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    Least Squares solution and residuals

    Hey ehild, Thanks for the information. I found a bit more info on AT and I understand that part of it now. But I still don't understand the rest. A friend of mine is in his first year at uni and has dealt with some of it but doesn't know anything about the Least squares method or how to...
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    Least Squares solution and residuals

    Homework Statement Solve the following linear equations simultaneously by the Least Squares solution and calculate the residuals. Homework Equations 3x + 2y + z = 5 x + 6y - z = -7 x - y + 2z = 3 5x - 2y = 1 The Attempt at a Solution This is a question from this guy at...
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    Do I Have to Be a Nerd to Be an Engineer?

    ^^ I liked this :) Really makes you think about all those things we find "too hard" or "impossible". I'm half way though my final year of high school, having returned after dropping out for 2 years (best decision EVER). So here's my 2 cents worth: What does it matter if engineering is "for...
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    Should I do a CAD course prior to university?

    Hi, I'm in my final year of high school and am taking a gap year before I head off to uni to study Renewable Engineering.. Some friends of mine did an external CAD course in Year 11(second last year of high school) and I'm considering taking the same course in my gap year.. Just wanted...
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    Life: 19-Year-Old Trying to Find Direction

    thanks for taking the time to read that and reply, since I don't have any sort of high achieveing family members or friends its hard to talk to them about it, coming here is really helpful, thanks again :approve:
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    Life: 19-Year-Old Trying to Find Direction

    Ok... I'm 19, in year 11 (not sure of the American equivalent) this is my second time in year 11, I'm the oldest in my school. when i dropped out the first time, i had no drive, no support from anyone, nothing. I got an apprenticeship as a chef, hated it, continued for about 2 years, moved...
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