Math Problem Statement

Let {v1, v2, v3} be a basis of R^3. Consider the following statements: P: {v1 + v2, v2 + v3, v3 + v1} is a basis of R^3. Q: {v1 + v2, v2 + v3} is linearly independent. Which of the following statements is TRUE? a) Only Q b) Both P and Q c) Neither P nor Q d) Only P

Solution

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The question gives the following setup:

  • Let {v1,v2,v3}\{v_1, v_2, v_3\} be a basis of R3\mathbb{R}^3.
  • You are provided with two statements PP and QQ:
    • PP: {v1+v2,v2+v3,v3+v1}\{v_1 + v_2, v_2 + v_3, v_3 + v_1\} is a basis of R3\mathbb{R}^3.
    • QQ: The set {v1+v2,v2+v3}\{v_1 + v_2, v_2 + v_3\} is linearly independent.

The question asks you to determine which of the following is TRUE: a) Only QQ, b) Both PP and QQ, c) Neither PP nor QQ, d) Only PP.

Solution outline:

  • For PP: We need to check whether the set {v1+v2,v2+v3,v3+v1}\{v_1 + v_2, v_2 + v_3, v_3 + v_1\} forms a basis. This set will be a basis if its elements are linearly independent and span R3\mathbb{R}^3.

  • For QQ: We need to check if {v1+v2,v2+v3}\{v_1 + v_2, v_2 + v_3\} is linearly independent. A set of two vectors in R3\mathbb{R}^3 can only be linearly independent if neither vector is a scalar multiple of the other.

I will now analyze these points in detail and verify both statements.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Vector Spaces
Basis
Linear Independence

Formulas

Conditions for a set of vectors to be a basis (linear independence and spanning)

Theorems

Basis Theorem
Linear Independence

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate