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For the third matrix in question 1:

We are tasked with finding the LU factorization of the matrix:

\[
A = \begin{bmatrix} 
2 & 1 & 3 & 1 \\
3 & 0 & 1 & 2.5 \\
1 & 3 & 1 & 2 \\
3 & 1 & 3 & 1.2
\end{bmatrix}
\]

### LU Factorization Overview:
The LU decomposition involves factoring matrix \(A\) into two matrices: 
- A lower triangular matrix \(L\)
- An upper triangular matrix \(U\)

We will proceed by using Gaussian elimination while keeping track of the elementary row operations to form \(L\) and \(U\).

#### Step 1: Initialize \(L\) and \(U\)
We start with \(U = A\), and \(L\) as an identity matrix. Each elementary row operation applied to \(A\) will modify \(U\), and its inverse will modify \(L\).

### Solution:

1. **First Row Operations:**
    - Use the first pivot (2) in row 1 and eliminate the first column of rows 2, 3, and 4.
    - To eliminate entries below the pivot, perform the following row operations:
      - Row2 → Row2 - (3/2) * Row1
      - Row3 → Row3 - (1/2) * Row1
      - Row4 → Row4 - (3/2) * Row1

2. **Second Row Operations:**
    - Use the second pivot (from the new second row) to eliminate the second column of rows 3 and 4.
    - Apply the corresponding row operations:
      - Row3 → Row3 - appropriate multiple of Row2
      - Row4 → Row4 - appropriate multiple of Row2

3. **Third Row Operations:**
    - Eliminate the third column of the fourth row using the third pivot.

After completing these steps, we'll have matrix \(U\), and the corresponding operations provide \(L\).

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Here are five follow-up questions you might consider:
1. How do you handle LU factorization if pivoting is required?
2. Can LU factorization be performed on non-square matrices?
3. How does LU decomposition compare to other matrix decomposition methods?
4. What are the applications of LU decomposition in solving linear systems?
5. How does the computational complexity of LU decomposition compare to Gaussian elimination?

**Tip:** When solving systems using LU decomposition, remember that forward substitution is applied to solve \( Lc = b \), and backward substitution solves \( Ux = c \).

Learn how to find the LU factorization of a given matrix using Gaussian elimination. This detailed step-by-step solution explains how to decompose a matrix into a lower triangular matrix (L) and an upper triangular matrix (U). Suitable for undergraduate students studying linear algebra.

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