Math 200 - Linear Algebra
Spring 2026
Emily Proctor
Please read the syllabus to learn all the details about the course.
Homework
Week beginning February 9
Due Wednesday, February 11:
- Get yourself a copy of the textbook (let me know if you run into any trouble with this).
- Solve the three systems of equations that I presented in class on Monday. You don't need to turn these in, but we will start class on Wednesday by talking about them.
- Read Sections 1.1 and 1.2. When you are reading, please pay close attention to Example 1 in Section 1.1, and carefully read the steps of the row reduction algorithm in Section 1.2. These ideas/procedures will form the cornerstone of the work that we do in the first half of class, so it's good for you to get a solid foundation in them. We will go over them in class as well.
- Please type (up to) a page about who you are as a mathematician (classes or experiences you've had, anything you've liked, anything you've disliked...) as well as your motivations for taking Linear Algebra this semester. Be honest! :) This is just a simple, informal assignment that will help me start to get to know you. If there is anything else you'd like me to know as we start the semester, please include that too. Print out two copies of your page and turn them in at the start of class on Wednesday.