6 - Interpolation & Numerical Methods
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Practice Questions
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What is a system of linear equations?
💡 Hint: Think about what characterizes a linear equation.
Write the matrix form of the equations: x + 2y = 5 and 3x - y = 4.
💡 Hint: Recall how to form matrices from equations.
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What does LU decomposition achieve?
💡 Hint: Remember what LU stands for in this context.
True or False: The Gauss-Jacobi method always converges for any matrix.
💡 Hint: Consider the conditions for convergence we discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the matrix A = [[4, -2, 1], [1, 1, -1], [-1, 2, 5]] and vector B = [3, 1, 0], use Gaussian elimination to find the solution.
💡 Hint: Keep track of your row operations carefully.
Consider a large sparse matrix derived from a real-world dataset. Discuss when you would prefer to use Gauss-Seidel over direct methods and justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the characteristics of sparse matrices.
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