Does the Optimization Toolbox solve the problems wothout assigning values for the parameters?

Hi,

For the Optimization Toolbox, is it possible to obtain the optimal solution as a function of parameters? To illustrate, consider the following problem:

minimize (x1-x2) such that x1+x2=C

Here the optimal solution is x1=x2=C/2. Is it possible to obtain that solution without assigning a value for C?

Thanks in advance...

[Matt J]

Incidentally, the example problem you showed has no finite minimum. Possibly, you meant to write the following quadratic problem

 minimize (x1-x2)^2 such that x1+x2=C

Answer 1

[Matt J]

No, it is not possible.

Answer 2

[Shashank Prasanna]

If you want a symbolic answer you must use the symbolic toolbox. Optimization Toolbox is for numerical solutions only.

>> [X1 X2] = solve((x1-x2)^2==0,x1+x2==C)

X1 =

C/2

X2 =

C/2