Exercise 2208Linear algebra › Quadratic formsL1Added 3 Nov 2026
LDL decomposition of a symmetric matrix
#LDL decomposition#Sylvester#quadratic form
Statement
Write the matrix
in the form with unit lower triangular and diagonal.
Hint
Use Gaussian elimination without pivoting, tracking the multipliers.
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Solution
First step. : multiplier . New matrix:
Decomposition.
Verify.
Correct.
Conclusion. with the matrices above.