Ill Conditioning in Linear Equations

Synopsis: Examines two problems, both of which involve solving three simultaneous equations in three unknowns, and which lead to very suspicious answers. Trouble arises in the solutions for two reasons. In the first problem, the equations are slightly inaccurate but their solution is widely inaccurate. The second problem again arises due to slight inaccuracies in the equations, but these inaccuracies are introduced by rounding errors made while working out the solution. A method known as partial pivoting is intrdouced to minimise the effect of rounding errors introduced during solutions.
Series: Mathematical Models and Methods, Course Mst204
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1982
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects: Mathematics
Keywords: algebra; equations; simultaneous equations

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