Math Problem Statement
- (a) Let V be a vector space in R3
consisting of all vectors of the form v = (c1, c2, c2 − 2c1). Find a set of vectors that
spans V . (b) Let V be a vector space in R4
consisting of all vectors of the form v = (c1, c2, c2 − c1, c1 − 2c2). Find a set of
vectors that spans V . (c) Find a set of vectors that spans the subspace of R3
consisting of all solutions to the linear system x − 2y − z = 0.
Solution
Solution:
(a) Spanning Set for :
The vectors in are of the form: Express in terms of and : Thus, the vectors and span . The spanning set for is:
(b) Spanning Set for :
The vectors in are of the form: Express in terms of and : Thus, the vectors and span . The spanning set for is:
(c) Spanning Set for the Subspace of :
The subspace consists of all solutions to the linear system: Rewriting, . Let and , where . Then: Expressing this in terms of and : Thus, the vectors and span the subspace. The spanning set is:
Summary of Spanning Sets:
- (a) .
- (b) .
- (c) .
Would you like detailed verification or examples for any of the parts? Here are related questions to explore:
- What is the definition of a spanning set, and why is it sufficient for linear combinations to generate the vector space?
- How can we verify that the given sets are linearly independent?
- Can we extend these spanning sets to bases for the respective vector spaces?
- What is the geometric interpretation of these subspaces in and ?
- How would the spanning set change if additional constraints were added to the systems?
Tip: To confirm a set spans a space, check if every vector in the space can be written as a linear combination of the set elements.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Vector Spaces
Linear Combinations
Spanning Sets
Linear Systems
Subspaces
Formulas
v = c1(1, 0, -2) + c2(0, 1, 1)
v = c1(1, 0, -1, 1) + c2(0, 1, 1, -2)
x = 2y + z
Theorems
Spanning Set Theorem
Linear Independence
Dimension Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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