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1. Undergraduate · Chapter 301

   Newton root iteration · Number whose root is sought A=7; Positive starting guess b=4.5

   Perform exactly n=4 updates. Find x₄, its equation residual x₄²−A, and its absolute error relative to √A. Givens: Number whose root is sought A=7; Positive starting guess b=4.5.

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2. Undergraduate · Chapter 302

   Two-state Markov chains · Transition 1 → 2: p=0.1; Transition 2 → 1: q=0.5

   Use n=7 transitions. Find the probability of state 1, its stationary probability, and the signed convergence multiplier. Givens: Transition 1 → 2: p=0.1; Transition 2 → 1: q=0.5.

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3. Undergraduate · Chapter 303

   Orthogonal projections · Vector horizontal a=3; Vector vertical b=-2.5

   Use θ=6π/5 radians. Find both projection coordinates, the signed component along u, and the residual length. Givens: Vector horizontal a=3; Vector vertical b=-2.5.

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4. Undergraduate · Chapter 304

   Diagonal eigenmodes · First eigenvalue a=0.5; Second eigenvalue b=2

   Use the completed matrix transformation at the animation endpoint. Find the image of (1,1), the determinant, and the unsigned area of the square's image. Givens: First eigenvalue a=0.5; Second eigenvalue b=2.

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5. Undergraduate · Chapter 305

   Matrix conditioning · Small diagonal entry a=0.9; Final data error b=0.9

   Use the current perturbation δ=0.54, so Δb=(0,0.54). Find the solution perturbation and the Euclidean condition number κ₂(A). Givens: Small diagonal entry a=0.9; Final data error b=0.9.

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6. Undergraduate · Chapter 306

   Logistic differential equations · Capacity K=3; Growth rate r=1.6

   Evaluate at t=3 time units. Find the amount, instantaneous growth rate, and equilibrium capacity. Givens: Capacity K=3; Growth rate r=1.6.

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7. Undergraduate · Chapter 307

   Harmonic oscillators · Angular frequency ω=1; Initial displacement b=1.5

   Evaluate at time t=6π/5, retaining π during calculation. Find displacement, velocity, and conserved energy (y′²+ω²y²)/2. Givens: Angular frequency ω=1; Initial displacement b=1.5.

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8. Undergraduate · Chapter 308

   Euler stability · Decay rate a=1; Step size h=0.8

   Use n=6 updates, corresponding to time t=nh=4.8. Find the Euler value, exact value at the same time, and stability classification from the amplification factor. Givens: Decay rate a=1; Step size h=0.8.

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9. Undergraduate · Chapter 309

   Newton root iteration · Number whose root is sought A=8; Positive starting guess b=5

   Perform exactly n=4 updates. Find x₄, its equation residual x₄²−A, and its absolute error relative to √A. Givens: Number whose root is sought A=8; Positive starting guess b=5.

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10. Undergraduate · Chapter 310

    Two-state Markov chains · Transition 1 → 2: p=0.2; Transition 2 → 1: q=0.6

    Use n=7 transitions. Find the probability of state 1, its stationary probability, and the signed convergence multiplier. Givens: Transition 1 → 2: p=0.2; Transition 2 → 1: q=0.6.

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11. Undergraduate · Chapter 311

    Orthogonal projections · Vector horizontal a=-3; Vector vertical b=-1.5

    Use θ=6π/5 radians. Find both projection coordinates, the signed component along u, and the residual length. Givens: Vector horizontal a=-3; Vector vertical b=-1.5.

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12. Undergraduate · Chapter 312

    Diagonal eigenmodes · First eigenvalue a=1; Second eigenvalue b=2.5

    Use the completed matrix transformation at the animation endpoint. Find the image of (1,1), the determinant, and the unsigned area of the square's image. Givens: First eigenvalue a=1; Second eigenvalue b=2.5.

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13. Undergraduate · Chapter 313

    Matrix conditioning · Small diagonal entry a=0.95; Final data error b=1

    Use the current perturbation δ=0.6, so Δb=(0,0.6). Find the solution perturbation and the Euclidean condition number κ₂(A). Givens: Small diagonal entry a=0.95; Final data error b=1.

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14. Undergraduate · Chapter 314

    Logistic differential equations · Capacity K=3.5; Growth rate r=1.8

    Evaluate at t=3 time units. Find the amount, instantaneous growth rate, and equilibrium capacity. Givens: Capacity K=3.5; Growth rate r=1.8.

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15. Undergraduate · Chapter 315

    Harmonic oscillators · Angular frequency ω=1.5; Initial displacement b=2

    Evaluate at time t=6π/5, retaining π during calculation. Find displacement, velocity, and conserved energy (y′²+ω²y²)/2. Givens: Angular frequency ω=1.5; Initial displacement b=2.

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16. Undergraduate · Chapter 316

    Euler stability · Decay rate a=1.25; Step size h=0.9

    Use n=6 updates, corresponding to time t=nh=5.4. Find the Euler value, exact value at the same time, and stability classification from the amplification factor. Givens: Decay rate a=1.25; Step size h=0.9.

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17. Undergraduate · Chapter 317

    Newton root iteration · Number whose root is sought A=9; Positive starting guess b=5.5

    Perform exactly n=4 updates. Find x₄, its equation residual x₄²−A, and its absolute error relative to √A. Givens: Number whose root is sought A=9; Positive starting guess b=5.5.

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18. Undergraduate · Chapter 318

    Two-state Markov chains · Transition 1 → 2: p=0.3; Transition 2 → 1: q=0.7

    Use n=7 transitions. Find the probability of state 1, its stationary probability, and the signed convergence multiplier. Givens: Transition 1 → 2: p=0.3; Transition 2 → 1: q=0.7.

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19. Undergraduate · Chapter 319

    Orthogonal projections · Vector horizontal a=-2.5; Vector vertical b=-1

    Use θ=6π/5 radians. Find both projection coordinates, the signed component along u, and the residual length. Givens: Vector horizontal a=-2.5; Vector vertical b=-1.

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20. Undergraduate · Chapter 320

    Diagonal eigenmodes · First eigenvalue a=1.5; Second eigenvalue b=3

    Use the completed matrix transformation at the animation endpoint. Find the image of (1,1), the determinant, and the unsigned area of the square's image. Givens: First eigenvalue a=1.5; Second eigenvalue b=3.

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