[SOLVED] MATH307 Group Homework3

Instructions: Read textbook pages 29 to 31 before working on the homework problems. Show all steps to get full credits.

1. Let

Prove that R² = span(u,v,w).

2. Prove that P⁴ = span(−x⁴,x³,−x²,x,−1).
3. Determine whether each of the following lists of vectors is linearly independent and provide justficiation.

(a)

(b)

1 2 1

1,1,0

2           3           1

(c)

−1  2  0  1 

 2 ,−3,4,−2

0               1             5           −1

4. Provide a basis for the vector space of C^2×3 over C and show it is indeed a basis.
5. Is

a basis of C²? Justify your answer.

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