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In this paper we first recall some definitions and results of fuzzy plane geometry, and then introduce some definitions in the geometry of two-dimensional fuzzy linear programming (FLP). After defining the optimal solution based on these definitions, we use the geometric approach for obtaining optimal solution(s) and show that the algebraic solutions obtained by Zimmermann method (ZM) and our geometric solutions are the same. Finally, numerical examples are solved by these two methods.
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Safi, M.R., Maleki, H.R. & Zaeimazad, E. A geometric approach for solving fuzzy linear programming problems. Fuzzy Optim Decis Making 6, 315–336 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10700-007-9016-8
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