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Linear Algebra Mid-Semester Exam 2015

The document is a mid-semester exam for a Linear Algebra course, dated March 23, 2015, with a duration of 2 hours. It consists of various mathematical problems including sequences, series convergence, systems of equations, and matrix inverses. Students are required to attempt all questions and apply different mathematical methods such as Gauss-Jordan elimination and Cramer's rule.

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Linear Algebra Mid-Semester Exam 2015

The document is a mid-semester exam for a Linear Algebra course, dated March 23, 2015, with a duration of 2 hours. It consists of various mathematical problems including sequences, series convergence, systems of equations, and matrix inverses. Students are required to attempt all questions and apply different mathematical methods such as Gauss-Jordan elimination and Cramer's rule.

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The Polytechnic

Department of Mathematics & Statistics


Mid-Semester Exam
D2CEM

MAT-LAL-2-2 : Linear Algebra

Wednesday, 23rd March, 2015.

Time allowed: 2 Hours

Attempt all questions.

1. (a) Find a formula for the general term an of the sequence, assuming that the pattern of the
first few terms continues.
{1, − 23 , 94 , − 27
8
, ...} [2]
(b) 
Determine
n whether the sequence converges or diverges. If it converges find the limit.
2
1+ [7]
n
2. (a) Determine whether the series is absolutely convergent, conditionally convergent, or
∞
X (−10)n
divergent. [8]
n=0
n!
(b) Find the radius of convergence and interval of convergence of the series
∞
X n (x + 2)n
. [9]
n=0
3n+1

3. (a) Solve the following system of equations by Gauss-Jordan elimination method

x − 2y − 3z = 3
2x + 3y − z = −1
−x − 4y + 5z = 3

[7]
3 5 −1
(b) Find the value of x such that 2 1 1 = 0 [5]
4 x 2
 
cos θ sin θ
(c) Find the inverse of the matrix . [4]
− sin θ cos θ
4. Use Cramer’s rule to find the value of y in the solution of the system

2x + 3y − z = −1
−x − 4y + 5z = 3
x − 2y − 3z = 3

[5]

5. Use Maclaurin series of ex to calculate e−0.2 correct to five decimal places. [6]

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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