Math Problem Statement
Solution
The problem involves finding the canonical form of the given quadratic form using orthogonal diagonalization.
To solve this, we follow these steps:
Steps to Find the Canonical Form:
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Write the quadratic form in matrix form:
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Find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the symmetric matrix . These determine the diagonalized form and the rotation required to achieve it.
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Construct the orthogonal matrix using the eigenvectors, which will transform into its diagonal form , where .
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Write the diagonalized quadratic form in terms of the new variables corresponding to the transformed basis.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Quadratic forms
Orthogonal diagonalization
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
Formulas
Q(x, y, z) = x^T A x
Eigenvalue equation: det(A - λI) = 0
Orthogonal diagonalization: P^T A P = Λ
Theorems
Spectral theorem for symmetric matrices
Properties of eigenvalues and eigenvectors
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Mathematics (Linear Algebra)
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