Problem 1
R₂←R₂−2R₁ gives [[1,2|5],[0,1|2]], so y=2 and x=1.
Faculty use
Elementary Row Operations and Echelon Form
Reward correct mathematics, explicit dimensions/hypotheses, interpretation, and verification. Equivalent valid reasoning should receive credit.
Problem 2
Each operation replaces equations by equivalent equations or reorders them.
Problem 3
Definitions should identify the vector/matrix/space/transformation, dimensions or domain/codomain, and the hypotheses behind performing elimination while preserving the solution set. Use the formulas Rᵢ↔Rⱼ; Rᵢ←cRᵢ; Rᵢ←Rᵢ+cRⱼ.
Problem 4
A strong error analysis identifies the first step that violates a definition, dimension, theorem hypothesis, or matrix-operation rule; then repairs that step and re-verifies the final result.
Problem 5
Application responses vary. Require defined variables, a compatible matrix/vector model connected to circuit systems, economic input-output models, repeated solves, and computational reliability, a complete computation, interpretation, and limitations.
Problem 6
Accept two independent checks appropriate to the task: reconstruction, residual, RREF comparison, determinant/rank test, orthogonality, substitution, eigenpair check Av=λv, factorization product, or a second method.
Scoring guidance
Six problems × 10 points: 5 mathematical accuracy, 2 structure/justification, 2 verification/interpretation, 1 notation and communication.