Math Problem Statement

Show that |b+c c+a a+b| = 2|a b c|, If X = [1 -2 | 2 1] and I2 = [1 0 | 0 1], find (X - I2)^2, and find the sum of the series 0.3 + 0.33 + 0.333 + ... up to n terms.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Determinants and matrix operations
Properties of determinants
Matrix subtraction and powers
Arithmetic series and geometric progression

Formulas

Determinant of a 3x3 matrix formula
Matrix power calculation: (X - I2)^2 = (X - I2) * (X - I2)
Sum of series formula for repeating decimals

Theorems

Properties of determinants (row/column operations)
Matrix algebra
Sum of finite geometric series

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Math Majors) or Advanced High School