Boundary value problem: local stifness matrix

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Homework Statement



Given a BVP:

\Delta(u)+u=1 in \Omega
u=0 on \partial\Omega
using linear piecewise functions,
calculate the corresponding local stiffness matrix on the reference triangle :
{(x,y); 0<=x<=1, 0<=y<=1-x}.

The domain is a square with one point in the middle (at (0.5,0.5))

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The Attempt at a Solution



Does anyone know where i can start?
 
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which numerical method are you using?
 
I am using the finite element method.
I forgot to mention, i fixed my problem, i know how to do this question :)
 
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