To solve the problem, we need to express the polynomial $p(x) = 25x^2 - (52 + 20x)$ in terms of the given basis $B = \{x^2 - 2, 4x^2 - (8 + 4x), 22 + 8x - 10x^2\}$. This involves finding the coordinates of $p(x)$ relative to this basis.

Step-by-Step Solution

1. Identify the Basis and Polynomial:

   • Basis $B$: $B = \{x^2 - 2, 4x^2 - (8 + 4x), 22 + 8x - 10x^2\}$.
   • Target polynomial: $p(x) = 25x^2 - (52 + 20x) = 25x^2 - 52 - 20x$.

2. Set Up the Coordinates Problem: We want to find scalars $a$, $b$, and $c$ such that: $p(x) = a(x^2 - 2) + b(4x^2 - (8 + 4x)) + c(22 + 8x - 10x^2)$

3. Expand Each Term:

   • For $a(x^2 - 2)$: $a(x^2 - 2) = ax^2 - 2a$
   • For $b(4x^2 - (8 + 4x))$: $b(4x^2 - (8 + 4x)) = 4bx^2 - 8b - 4bx$
   • For $c(22 + 8x - 10x^2)$: $c(22 + 8x - 10x^2) = -10cx^2 + 8cx + 22c$

4. Combine Terms: Combining these expressions, we have: $p(x) = (a + 4b - 10c)x^2 + (-4b + 8c)x + (-2a - 8b + 22c)$

5. Set Up a System of Equations: By matching coefficients of $x^2$, $x$, and the constant term in $p(x) = 25x^2 - 20x - 52$, we get:

   • Coefficient of $x^2$: $a + 4b - 10c = 25$
   • Coefficient of $x$: $-4b + 8c = -20$
   • Constant term: $-2a - 8b + 22c = -52$

6. Solve the System of Equations:

   Solving these equations will give us the values of $a$, $b$, and $c$ that represent the coordinates of $p(x)$ in the basis $B$.

After finding $a$, $b$, and $c$, you can fill in the answer as:

$[p(x)]_B = \begin{bmatrix} a \\ b \\ c \end{bmatrix}$

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Follow-up Questions

1. How can we solve the system of linear equations using matrix methods?
2. What if the basis $B$ was linearly dependent—how would that affect the solution?
3. Can a polynomial have different coordinate representations depending on the basis?
4. How do we determine if a set of polynomials is a basis for a given vector space?
5. What other properties of polynomials can we explore using coordinate systems?

Tip

When working with polynomial bases, always verify that the given basis is linearly independent to ensure it forms a valid basis.