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![### Quadratic Forms in Linear Algebra
In this educational activity, you will learn how to compute the quadratic form \( \mathbf{x}^T A \mathbf{x} \) for a given matrix \( A \) and a set of vectors \( \mathbf{x} \). The quadratic form is an important concept frequently encountered in various fields such as statistics, physics, and engineering.
#### Given Matrix:
\[ A = \begin{bmatrix}
5 & 6 & 0 \\
6 & 3 & 1 \\
0 & 1 & 4
\end{bmatrix} \]
#### Vectors:
1. \( \mathbf{x} = \begin{bmatrix} x_1 \\ x_2 \\ x_3 \end{bmatrix} \)
2. \( \mathbf{x} = \begin{bmatrix} 6 \\ 5 \\ 7 \end{bmatrix} \)
3. \( \mathbf{x} = \begin{bmatrix} \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \\ \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \\ \frac{-1}{\sqrt{3}} \end{bmatrix} \)
### Steps to Follow:
1. **Compute** the quadratic form \( \mathbf{x}^T A \mathbf{x} \) for each vector.
2. **Simplify** your answer.
#### Example Computations:
##### a. For \( \mathbf{x} = \begin{bmatrix} x_1 \\ x_2 \\ x_3 \end{bmatrix} \),
\[ \mathbf{x}^T A \mathbf{x} = \_ \]
##### b. For \( \mathbf{x} = \begin{bmatrix} 6 \\ 5 \\ 7 \end{bmatrix} \),
\[ \mathbf{x}^T A \mathbf{x} = \_ \]
*(Simplify your answer.)*
##### c. For \( \mathbf{x} = \begin{bmatrix} \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \\ \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \\ \frac{-1}{\sqrt{3}} \end{bmatrix} \),
\[ \mathbf{x}^T A \mathbf{x} = \_ \]
*(Simplify your answer.)*
**Note**: Ensure each step is clearly shown to help in understanding the computations involved. The process for computing](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fc993ceba-87f6-462e-af6a-938c61087515%2F914e95f7-0fb9-493e-a65c-b410a5ed18cf%2F9p15cm5_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:### Quadratic Forms in Linear Algebra
In this educational activity, you will learn how to compute the quadratic form \( \mathbf{x}^T A \mathbf{x} \) for a given matrix \( A \) and a set of vectors \( \mathbf{x} \). The quadratic form is an important concept frequently encountered in various fields such as statistics, physics, and engineering.
#### Given Matrix:
\[ A = \begin{bmatrix}
5 & 6 & 0 \\
6 & 3 & 1 \\
0 & 1 & 4
\end{bmatrix} \]
#### Vectors:
1. \( \mathbf{x} = \begin{bmatrix} x_1 \\ x_2 \\ x_3 \end{bmatrix} \)
2. \( \mathbf{x} = \begin{bmatrix} 6 \\ 5 \\ 7 \end{bmatrix} \)
3. \( \mathbf{x} = \begin{bmatrix} \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \\ \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \\ \frac{-1}{\sqrt{3}} \end{bmatrix} \)
### Steps to Follow:
1. **Compute** the quadratic form \( \mathbf{x}^T A \mathbf{x} \) for each vector.
2. **Simplify** your answer.
#### Example Computations:
##### a. For \( \mathbf{x} = \begin{bmatrix} x_1 \\ x_2 \\ x_3 \end{bmatrix} \),
\[ \mathbf{x}^T A \mathbf{x} = \_ \]
##### b. For \( \mathbf{x} = \begin{bmatrix} 6 \\ 5 \\ 7 \end{bmatrix} \),
\[ \mathbf{x}^T A \mathbf{x} = \_ \]
*(Simplify your answer.)*
##### c. For \( \mathbf{x} = \begin{bmatrix} \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \\ \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \\ \frac{-1}{\sqrt{3}} \end{bmatrix} \),
\[ \mathbf{x}^T A \mathbf{x} = \_ \]
*(Simplify your answer.)*
**Note**: Ensure each step is clearly shown to help in understanding the computations involved. The process for computing
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