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017package org.apache.commons.math3.optim.linear;
018
019import org.apache.commons.math3.optim.OptimizationData;
020
021/**
022 * Pivot selection rule to the use for a Simplex solver.
023 *
024 * @since 3.3
025 */
026public enum PivotSelectionRule implements OptimizationData {
027    /**
028     * The classical rule, the variable with the most negative coefficient
029     * in the objective function row will be chosen as entering variable.
030     */
031    DANTZIG,
032    /**
033     * The first variable with a negative coefficient in the objective function
034     * row will be chosen as entering variable. This rule guarantees to prevent
035     * cycles, but may take longer to find an optimal solution.
036     */
037    BLAND
038}