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6. System of Linear Equations

Systems of linear equations are crucial in various engineering fields, providing solutions to real-world problems. This chapter discusses both direct methods, such as Gaussian Elimination and LU Decomposition, and iterative methods like Gauss-Jacobi and Gauss-Seidel for solving these systems. Understanding the efficiency and application of these methods is essential for tackling larger datasets and complex computational problems.

Sections

  • 6

    Interpolation & Numerical Methods

    This section covers the foundational concepts of systems of linear equations and various numerical methods for solving them.

  • 6.x

    System Of Linear Equations – Basic Concepts

    Systems of linear equations are crucial for engineering and computational mathematics, aiding in the resolution of real-world problems.

  • 6.1

    Methods Of Solving Systems Of Linear Equations

    This section discusses various methods for solving systems of linear equations, focusing on direct and iterative techniques.

  • 6.1.1

    Direct Methods

    Direct methods solve systems of linear equations in a finite number of steps, ensuring exact solutions, particularly suitable for small and medium-sized problems.

  • 6.1.1.a

    Gaussian Elimination Method

    The Gaussian Elimination Method is a direct method for solving systems of linear equations by transforming them into upper triangular form and applying back-substitution.

  • 6.1.1.b

    Gauss-Jordan Elimination

    Gauss-Jordan elimination is an advanced method for solving systems of linear equations that simplifies matrices to their reduced row echelon form.

  • 6.1.1.c

    Lu Decomposition Method

    LU Decomposition is a direct method for solving systems of linear equations by expressing a matrix as the product of a lower triangular matrix and an upper triangular matrix.

  • 6.1.2

    Iterative Methods

    Iterative methods are utilized for solving systems of linear equations, especially when direct methods become inefficient for large datasets.

  • 6.1.2.a

    Gauss-Jacobi Method

    The Gauss-Jacobi method is an iterative technique for solving systems of linear equations, particularly useful for large, sparse matrices.

  • 6.1.2.b

    Gauss-Seidel Method

    The Gauss-Seidel method is an iterative approach for solving systems of linear equations, providing a more efficient alternative to the Gauss-Jacobi method.

  • 6.2

    Comparison Of Methods

    This section compares various numerical methods for solving systems of linear equations, highlighting their efficiency, stability, and applicability.

  • 6.3

    Applications

    This section highlights various practical applications of systems of linear equations across different fields, emphasizing their significance in real-world problem-solving.

References

unit 4 ch6.pdf

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What we have learnt

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  • Direct and iterative method...
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