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17 package org.apache.commons.math3.optim.linear;
18 
19 import org.apache.commons.math3.optim.OptimizationData;
20 
21 /**
22  * Pivot selection rule to the use for a Simplex solver.
23  *
24  * @since 3.3
25  */
26 public enum PivotSelectionRule implements OptimizationData {
27     /**
28      * The classical rule, the variable with the most negative coefficient
29      * in the objective function row will be chosen as entering variable.
30      */
31     DANTZIG,
32     /**
33      * The first variable with a negative coefficient in the objective function
34      * row will be chosen as entering variable. This rule guarantees to prevent
35      * cycles, but may take longer to find an optimal solution.
36      */
37     BLAND
38 }
39