Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032198238X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32198-238-4

Chapter 2 - Matrix Algebra - 2.5 Exercises - Page 132: 7

Answer

$L=\left[\begin{array}{cc}1 & 0 \\ -3 / 2 & 1\end{array}\right], U=\left[\begin{array}{cc}2 & 5 \\ 0 & 3.5\end{array}\right]$

Work Step by Step

First reduce matrix $A$ to row echelon form which represents matrix $U$. $\left[\begin{array}{cc}\frac{2}{-3} & -4\end{array}\right],$ multiply first row with $3 / 2$ and add to second $\sim\left[\begin{array}{cc}2 & 5 \\ 0 & 3.5\end{array}\right]=U$ Both columns of matrix $U$ are pivot columns. Put those columns (underlined elements) into matrix $\left[\begin{array}{cc}2 & 0 \\ -3 & 3.5\end{array}\right]$ Now to get matrix $L$ divide each column with leading element. First column with 2 and second with 3.5 . $L=\left[\begin{array}{cc}1 & 0 \\ -3 / 2 & 1\end{array}\right]$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.