Deciding Linear Inequalities by Computing Loop Residues

Abstract

V R Pratt has shown that the real and integer feastbdlty of sets of linear mequallUes of the form x _< y + c can be decided quickly by examining the loops m certain graphs Pratt's method is generahzed, first to real feaslbdlty of mequahues m two variables and arbitrary coefficients, and ultimately to real feaslbdlty of arbitrary sets of hnear mequahtles The method is well suited to apphcatlons m program verification KEY WORDS AND PHRASES theorem proving, decision procedures, program venficauon, linear programmmg CRCATEGORIES 3 15,369,521,532,541