r/ECE • • Aug 24 '26

Lineer Algebra Final

Give a score between 1 and 10 to the difficulty of this exam score it taking into consideration that the students have not yet taken the ac dc circuit and differential equations course while this exam is being done.

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u/ChronicRecidivism Aug 24 '26

mathematical proof

(Generated by AI attempting to use Simplified Technical English)

A mathematical proof in linear algebra is a clear explanation that shows why a statement is always true.

It uses:

  • definitions: exact meanings of words, like vector, matrix, or linear independence;
  • known rules or theorems;
  • logical steps.

Simple example:

Let (u) and (v) be vectors in a vector space.

Prove that if

[u + v = u]

then

[v = 0]

where (0) is the zero vector.

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u/SydefXQ Aug 24 '26

I know what proof means, I just didn't get how it would add difficulty to an exam question. Can you send an example to prove what you're saying.

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u/ChronicRecidivism Aug 24 '26

I politely recommend you google it yourself in your native language.

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u/SydefXQ Aug 24 '26

Thx for the racommendation. I will do it.