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How to find the unknown values in this Numerical Integration type?

Given the following type of numerical integration: $$I(f)=\int_0^1 f(x) \, dx \approx \frac 12 f(x_{0}) +c_1 f(x_1) $$ a) Find the values ​​of: the coefficient $c_1$ and points $x_0$ and $x_1$ so ...
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Relation between positive definite Hermitian matrices with their inverses

Let $A$ and $B$ be two positive definite Hermitian matrices. Show that the Hermitian matrix $$C\ =\ A^{-1} + B^{-1} - 4(A + B)^{-1}$$ is also positive definite. Thanks in advance.
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Eigenvalues of discretized linear integral operator

Suppose I have the following kernel operator: $Af(x) = \int_{-1}^1 K(x-y)f(y)dy$ which is also positive and compact. Hence, it has a countable set of positive eigenvalues. Suppose those eigenvalues ...
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Matrix inversion of an analytical function

Following problem: I have a function $f(x_1,x_2)$ and Im looking for the inverse $finv(x_1,x_2)$ of the function which is defined through: $\int f(x_1,y)\cdot finv(y,x_2) d y =\delta(x_1,x_2) $ ...