Online tools for Gaussian elimination / LU decomposition ?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for online tools that can perform Gaussian elimination and LU decomposition for systems of equations. Participants are looking for resources that allow users to input coefficients directly and receive solutions, as well as detailed explanations of the methods involved.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in finding online tools for solving systems of equations using Gaussian elimination and LU decomposition, specifically seeking a user-friendly interface for inputting coefficients.
  • Another participant suggests using a MATLAB script as a potential solution for the problem.
  • A different participant proposes using a Python script with libraries like numpy and scipy, indicating that online tools like SageMath could also be useful, though they require knowledge of specific functions.
  • Wolfram Alpha is recommended by another participant as a resource for both solving equations and performing LU decomposition.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for online tools to assist with Gaussian elimination and LU decomposition, but they present multiple suggestions and approaches without a consensus on a single best solution.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not resolved the specific limitations or functionalities of the suggested tools, nor have they clarified the prerequisites for using them effectively.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for students or individuals seeking assistance with linear algebra concepts, particularly those looking for practical tools to solve systems of equations.

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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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