Find the matrix corresponding to the quadratic form Q(x) = x + 2x1x2 + 2x1x3. Is Q positive definite, negative definite, or indefinite?

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Find the matrix corresponding to the quadratic
form Q(x) = x² + 2x1x2 + 2x1x3. Is Q positive definite, negative definite, or
indefinite?
Transcribed Image Text:6) Find the matrix corresponding to the quadratic form Q(x) = x² + 2x1x2 + 2x1x3. Is Q positive definite, negative definite, or indefinite?
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