Quiz for:
Introduction to Linear Algebra

Question 1

In the 'column picture' of linear equations, which concepts are primarily addressed?

Question 2

When extending to higher dimensions, why is it easier to solve systems like 9 equations in 9 unknowns with software like MATLAB?

Question 3

What does the 'row picture' approach in linear algebra focus on?

Question 4

What result do you get when you multiply the matrix $[[2, 5], [1, 3]]$ by the vector $[1, 2]^T$?

Question 5

What condition must the matrix $A$ satisfy for every vector $B$ to have a unique solution in $AX = B$?

Question 6

When representing the system of equations as $AX = B$, what does vector $X$ represent?

Question 7

In the context of linear algebra, what does 'invertibility' mean?

Question 8

Which statement is true about a matrix with linearly dependent columns?

Question 9

What is the solution to the system $2x - y = 0$ and $-x + 2y = 3$?

Question 10

What is an alternative method to matrix-vector multiplication to find the same result?

Question 11

How do you interpret $AX = B$ in the column picture?

Question 12

In the given example, which method finds the point of intersection of lines to solve a system?

Question 13

Which of the following vectors is part of the columns used in the column picture for the system $AX = B$ with $A = [[2, -1, 0], [-1, 2, -1], [0, -3, 4]]$?

Question 14

Given the matrix equation $AX = B$, what does matrix $A$ represent?

Question 15

What approach will be covered in subsequent lectures to solve systems of equations more systematically?