Online tools for Gaussian elimination / LU decomposition ?

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Online tools for solving systems of equations using Gaussian elimination and LU decomposition are sought after, with users expressing difficulty in finding effective resources. Suggestions include using MATLAB or Python scripts with libraries like NumPy and SciPy for computational tasks. For online solutions, SageMath and Wolfram Alpha are recommended, although familiarity with their functions is necessary. Additionally, users are looking for detailed explanations of Gaussian elimination and LU decomposition methods. Overall, the discussion highlights a need for accessible tools and resources for these mathematical techniques.
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I can not find any useful online tool that solves you a system of equations using Gaussian elimination and LU decomposition. So just a system like:

-3X+4X+9X+4x=-2
9X+2X+1X-5X=2

etc. Just about 4 lines.

several lines. So basically an online tool where you can just plug in the -3,4,9,4,-2 etc and it solves it for you. Same with the LU decomposition for systems like this one.

And, does somebody know of a website where Gaussian elimination and LU explained in detail ? I know how to do Gaussian elimination, but I'm used to do it in a different way. Solve the equations for whatever, but I'm talking about just taking the numbers, put them in a matrix and then solve it. I'm not quite sure how that works. LU decomposition is tricky too, imo. Just can't find anything that's useful. I would appreciate any help!
 
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or a python script (with numpy and scipy)...

...or, if you want something on-line, try http://www.sagemath.org/" ...again, though, you would need to know what functions to call, etc...
 
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Thank you guys!
 
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