Master Linear Algebra: Interactive Quizzes and Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the primary concept behind singular value decomposition (SVD)?

Accepted Answer

Factorizing a matrix into three matrices to uncover its structure.

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Solving linear equations with Gaussian elimination.

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Graphically displaying Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors.

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Identifying patterns in large datasets using statistical methods.

Question 2

Find the column space and null space of the matrix:
A = 
[ 1 2 -1 ]
[ 0 1  1 ]
[ 1 1  0 ]

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Column space: 2D plane through the origin; Null space: 1D line through the origin

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Column space: 3D space; Null space: 0

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Column space: 1D line through the origin; Null space: 2D plane through the origin

Question 3

In computer graphics, how do matrices facilitate 3D transformations and rotations?

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Matrices represent transformations as linear combinations, enabling the manipulation and rotation of 3D objects.

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Matrices store the coordinates of 3D objects for rendering on the screen.

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Matrices are not used in computer graphics for transformations and rotations.

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Matrices are only used in 2D graphics, as 3D transformations require more complex operations.

Question 4

What is a positive definite matrix? Describe its key properties and provide an example.

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A square, symmetric matrix with all positive eigenvalues.

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A matrix with all positive entries.

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An invertible matrix.

Question 5

A vector with components (1, 2, 3) can be represented in matrix form as:

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[[1], [2], [3]]

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[[1, 2, 3]]

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[[1, 2], [3]]

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[[3, 2, 1]]

Question 6

Which of the following linear transformations is a reflection?

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T(x, y) = (x, -y)

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T(x, y) = (x + 1, y)

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T(x, y) = (2x, y)

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T(x, y) = (x, x + y)

Question 7

The null space of the matrix [[1, 2], [3, 4]] is:

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The set of all vectors (x, y) such that x = 2y

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The set of all vectors (x, y) such that x = -2y

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The set of all vectors (x, y) such that x = y

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The set of all vectors (x, y) such that x = 0

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an application of linear algebra?

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Thermodynamics

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Computer graphics

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Solving systems of equations

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Data analysis

Question 9

Which of the following transformations is linear?

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f(x) = 2x + 1

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f(x) = x^2

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f(x) = sin(x)

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f(x) = |x|

Question 10

Find the inverse of the matrix [[2, -1], [1, 2]]

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[[1, 1], [-1, 2]]

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[[2, 1], [-1, 2]]

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[[2, -1], [1, 1]]

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The matrix does not have an inverse.

Question 11

Determine the null space of the matrix [[1, 0, 2], [0, 1, 1]]

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{(-2t, 0, t) | t ∈ R}

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{(-2t, t, t) | t ∈ R}

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{(-2t, t, 0) | t ∈ R}

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{(-t, 0, t) | t ∈ R}

Question 12

Which of the following represents a vector in three-dimensional space (R³)?

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(1, 2, 3)

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(1, 2)

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[1, 2]

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[1, 2, 3, 4]

Question 13

Which of the following sets of vectors in R³ is linearly independent?

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{(1, 0, 0), (0, 1, 0), (0, 0, 1)}

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{(1, 2, 3), (4, 5, 6)}

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{(1, 1, 0), (1, 1, 1), (0, 0, 1)}

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{(1, 2, 1), (2, 4, 2), (3, 6, 3)}

Question 14

Which of the following correctly represents a vector in three-dimensional space (R^3)?

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(1, 2, 3)

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x^2 + y^2 = 1 (equation of a circle)

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y = mx + b (equation of a line)

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{1, 3, 5, 7} (a set)

Question 15

Calculate the determinant of the matrix A = [2 3; 4 5].

Accepted Answer

10

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-2

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2

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-10

Question 16

Which of the following transformations is considered a linear transformation?

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h(x) = 2x + 3 (a linear function)

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f(x) = x^2 (a quadratic function)

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g(x) = |x| (absolute value function)

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j(x) = sin(x) (a trigonometric function)

Question 17

Find the null space of the matrix A = [1 -1; 2 -2].

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{k(1, 2) | k ∈ R}

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{k(1, 1) | k ∈ R}

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{k(2, 1) | k ∈ R}

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{0} (the zero vector)

Question 18

Find the eigenvalue decomposition of the matrix A = [2 3; -1 1].

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A = PΛP^-1, where P = [1 1; -1 1], Λ = [1 0; 0 2]

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A = PΛP^-1, where P = [1 -1; 1 1], Λ = [2 0; 0 1]

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A = PΛP^-1, where P = [1 2; -1 1], Λ = [2 0; 0 3]

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A = PΛP^-1, where P = [2 1; -1 1], Λ = [1 0; 0 3]

Question 19

Select the matrix that represents the identity matrix for a 3x3 matrix:

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[1 0 0; 0 1 0; 0 0 1]

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[0 1 0; 1 0 1; 0 1 0]

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[1 1 0; 0 1 1; 0 0 1]

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[0 0 1; 1 0 1; 0 1 1]

Question 20

If a system of linear equations has no solutions, the solution space is:

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Empty

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One-dimensional

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Two-dimensional

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Three-dimensional

Question 21

What is the concept of 'linear least squares'? Explain how it can be used to fit a line to a set of data points.

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Linear least squares is a statistical technique that finds the best-fit line or curve to a set of data points by minimizing the sum of the squared vertical distances between the data points and the line or curve.

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Linear least squares is a method for solving systems of linear equations with more variables than equations.

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Linear least squares is a method for finding the eigenvalues of a matrix.

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Linear least squares is a method for finding the eigenvectors of a matrix.

Question 22

Which of the following concepts does NOT belong to algebraic topology?

Accepted Answer

Vector space

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Homology

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Cohomology

Question 23

How does LU decomposition of matrix [A] benefit the solution of linear equation systems?

Accepted Answer

LU decomposition simplifies solving linear equations by converting [A] into triangular matrices (L and U).

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LU decomposition enhances numerical precision in solving linear equations.

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LU decomposition is applicable to both square and non-square matrices.

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LU decomposition is primarily used in image compression with limited applications elsewhere.

Question 24

Financial Applications of Linear Algebra:

How do matrices assist financial analysts in their work?

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Simplifying calculations and visualizing complex data

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Predicting future financial trends

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Ensuring the accuracy of financial statements

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a property of a vector in linear algebra?

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Determinant

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Direction

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Magnitude

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Dot product

Question 26

The matrix obtained by adding corresponding elements of two matrices A and B is known as:

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Sum matrix

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Product matrix

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Transpose matrix

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Inverse matrix

Question 27

Which of the following is a linear transformation?

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f(x) = mx + c

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f(x) = x^2

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f(x) = |x|

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f(x) = e^x

Question 28

The multiplicative inverse of a square matrix A, if it exists, is denoted as:

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A^(-1)

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A^T

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A^-1

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A-1

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT an application of linear algebra?

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Biology

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Computer graphics

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Data analysis

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Quantum mechanics

Question 30

The determinant of a square matrix A is used to find:

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Rank of A

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Inverse of A

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Eigenvalues of A

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Nullity of A

Question 31

An eigenvalue of a square matrix A is a scalar value λ such that:

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Aλ = λA

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Aλ = 0

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λA = Aλ

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λA = 0

Question 32

The dot product of two vectors is:

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A scalar value

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A vector value

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A matrix value

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An eigenvalue

Question 33

Which of the following is the null space of the matrix A = [[1, 2], [3, 4]]?

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{(x, y) | x = -2y}

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{(x, y) | x = y}

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{(x, y) | x = 0}

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{(x, y) | x = 2y}

Question 34

Which of the following is an example of a linear transformation?

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The function f(x) = 2x + 3

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The function f(x) = sin(x)

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The function f(x) = x^2

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The function f(x) = |x|

Question 35

Which of the following operations is NOT valid for matrices?

Accepted Answer

Addition of matrices with different dimensions

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Multiplication of a matrix by a scalar

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Multiplication of a matrix by a vector

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Transposition of a matrix

Question 36

Which of the following is a linear transformation?

Accepted Answer

Function that preserves vector addition and scalar multiplication

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Function that only preserves vector addition

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Function that only preserves scalar multiplication

Question 37

Which of the following is an orthonormal basis for the subspace spanned by the vectors [1, 1, 0] and [0, 1, 1]?

Accepted Answer

[[1/√2, 1/√2, 0], [0, 1/√2, -1/√2]]

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[[1/3, 1/3, 1/3], [0, 2/3, -1/3]]

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[[1, 1, 0], [0, 1, 1]]

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[[1/2, 1/2, 0], [0, 1/2, -1/2]]

Question 38

Which of the following is a diagonalizable matrix?

Accepted Answer

Matrix with distinct eigenvalues

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Matrix with repeated eigenvalues

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Matrix with complex eigenvalues

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Matrix with zero eigenvalues

Question 39

Calculate the dot product of the vectors u = <2, -1> and v = <3, 4>.

Accepted Answer

2

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-11

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10

Question 40

What is the dimension of the subspace spanned by the vectors **v1** = <1, 0, 1> and **v2** = <2, 1, 3>?

Accepted Answer

2

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1

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4

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3

Question 41

Which of the following transformations is **not** a linear transformation?

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T(x, y) = (x^2, y)

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T(x, y) = (2x, 3y)

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T(x, y) = (-y, x)

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T(x, y) = (x + y, x - y)

Question 42

Find the eigenvalues of the matrix B = [ 2 1 ]
                                             [ 0 3 ].

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λ1 = 2, λ2 = 3

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λ1 = 1, λ2 = 2

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λ1 = 0, λ2 = 3

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λ1 = -2, λ2 = -3

Question 43

Which of the following statements is true about orthogonal vectors?

Accepted Answer

Their dot product is zero.

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They point in the same direction.

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They are linearly dependent.

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They have the same magnitude.

Question 44

Which of the following matrices is an identity matrix?

Accepted Answer

[[1, 0], [0, 1]]

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[[0, 1], [1, 0]]

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[[1, 2], [3, 4]]

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[[2, 0], [0, 2]]

Question 45

Determine the dimensions of a matrix with 4 rows and 3 columns.

Accepted Answer

4 x 3

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3 x 4

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4 x 4

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3 x 3

Question 46

Identify the linear transformation among the following options:

Accepted Answer

f(x) = 3x - 2

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f(x) = sin(2x)

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f(x) = |x + 1|

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f(x) = x^3

Question 47

Calculate the determinant of the matrix [[2, -1], [3, 4]]

Accepted Answer

11

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8

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-11

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7

Question 48

Describe the geometric interpretation of a matrix with eigenvalues of 3 and -2.

Accepted Answer

A scaling and a rotation

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A reflection and a projection

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A shear and a dilation

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A translation and a rotation

Question 49

What is the sum of the vectors (2, 3) and (-1, 4)?

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(1, 7)

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(-2, 1)

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(1, -1)

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(3, 1)

Question 50

What is the transpose of the matrix  [[1, 2], [3, 4]]?

Accepted Answer

[[1, 3], [2, 4]]

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[[2, 1], [4, 3]]

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[[4, 3], [2, 1]]

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[[3, 1], [4, 2]]

Question 51

A system of linear equations has infinitely many solutions. What does this tell us about the determinant of its coefficient matrix?

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The determinant is zero.

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The determinant is one.

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The determinant is a negative number.

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The determinant is a positive number.

Question 52

Which of the following vectors is an eigenvector of the matrix [[2, 1], [1, 2]]?

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(1, 1)

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(1, 0)

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(2, 1)

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(1, -1)

Question 53

What is the determinant of the matrix [[a, b], [c, d]]?

Accepted Answer

ad - bc

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ab - cd

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ac - bd

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ad + bc

Question 54

Which of the following is a valid row operation used in Gaussian elimination?

Accepted Answer

Multiplying a row by a non-zero constant.

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Subtracting a row from itself.

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Adding a row to itself.

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Dividing a row by zero.

Question 55

A linear transformation is called an isomorphism if it is both one-to-one and onto. What does this mean in terms of the transformation?

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It preserves both the structure and the information of the vector space.

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It only preserves the structure of the vector space.

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It does not preserve any information or structure.

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It only preserves the information of the vector space.

Question 56

What is the result of adding the following vectors: [1, 2, 3] + [4, 5, 6]?

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[5, 7, 9]

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[0, 0, 0]

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[14, 15, 18]

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[3, 3, 3]

Question 57

Which of the following matrices is the transpose of the matrix A = [[1, 2], [3, 4]]?

Accepted Answer

[[1, 3], [2, 4]]

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[[3, 2], [4, 1]]

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[[1, 4], [2, 3]]

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[[4, 3], [2, 1]]

Question 58

Which of the following is a valid linear transformation?

Accepted Answer

T(x, y) = (2x + y, x - 3y)

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T(x, y) = (x^2, y)

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T(x, y) = (x + 1, y + 1)

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T(x, y) = (sin(x), cos(y))

Question 59

What is the solution to the system of linear equations represented by the following augmented matrix: [[1, 2, 3 | 5], [2, 1, 1 | 2]]?

Accepted Answer

x = -1, y = 2, z = 1

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x = 1, y = -2, z = 1

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x = 0, y = 0, z = 0

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x = 2, y = 1, z = -1

Question 60

A system of linear equations is said to be inconsistent if it has:

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No solutions

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Infinitely many solutions

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A solution that depends on a parameter

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One unique solution

Question 61

A 3x3 matrix has a determinant of zero. What does this imply about the matrix?

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The matrix is singular.

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The matrix is invertible.

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The matrix represents a rotation.

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The matrix has three distinct eigenvalues.

Question 62

In a system of linear equations with two variables, if the determinant of the coefficient matrix is zero, what can you conclude?

Accepted Answer

The system either has infinitely many solutions or no solutions.

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The system has a unique solution.

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The system is inconsistent.