Problem of the Month

** We will continue in Spring 2023. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Problem of the Month. **
** Have a great winter break! **

• Any method, analytical or numerical, can be used, including but not limited to algebra, geometry, calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, probability, statistics, computer simulations, experiment, etc.
• All solutions need to include detailed reasoning and explanations.
• Partial solutions are welcome!
• A well-documented failed approach with a clear explanation of why the method does not work will be valued as much as a complete solution!
   
• Send in what you have accomplished to
  https://ucmerced.app.box.com/f/f4726a9fedac4cb9911f52f0b160f2cb
  by Monday, December 5.
• Note: If you want to know the definition and properties of the determinant of a matrix, visit
  
  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Determinant
  2. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/Determinant.html
      
• Any undergraduate students who submitted top and/or creative solutions will be recognized on the Applied Mathematics Department website. They will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card of $50 and a Applied Math Department Glass.
• All undergraduate students who have submitted solutions and attend the problem-solving session will be entered into a second drawing for another Amazon gift card of $25.
• On Wednesday, December 7 (COB1 265, 4-5pm), noteworthy solutions will be presented and the lucky winners will be decided.

• Please contact Prof. Lei, Yue (ylei2@ucmerced.edu) and/or Prof. Changho Kim (ckim103@ucmerced.edu) if you have questions.

problem_of_the_month_flyer_nov_2022.pdf

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