Gram-Schmidt; Least squares

Learning objectives

  • Produce an orthogonal basis by starting with any basis
  • Express least squares problems in terms of projections

Before class

  • Read Lay sections 6.4, 6.5
  • Consult notes to the textbook (if you wish)
  • Ponder Lay problems 6.4: 1, 9, 13, 17; 6.5:  1, 17.
  • Post to Piazza
  • Write solutions to problems 6.1: 19, 28; 6.2: 2, 10; 6.3:  2, 4, 12 to turn in at the beginning of class

In class

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