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Determining Subspace Example
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Today, we'll learn how to determine if a subset of R3 is indeed a subspace. We’ll use W = {(x, y, z) ∈ R3: x + 2y + 3z = 0}. Let's start with the first step: checking if the zero vector is in W. Can anyone tell me what we would need to do?
We need to substitute 0 into the equation, right?
Exactly! So we substitute (0, 0, 0) and see if it satisfies the equation. Now, can someone do that calculation?
If we plug in (0, 0, 0), we get 0 + 2(0) + 3(0) = 0, so it works!
Correct! The zero vector is indeed in W. Now, what do we need to check next for W to be a subspace?
We have to check if it's closed under addition.
Right again! Let’s say we have two vectors in W, (x1, y1, z1) and (x2, y2, z2). When we add these two vectors, what must occur to stay within W?
Their sum must also satisfy the equation x + 2y + 3z = 0.
Exactly! When we add them and plug them into the equation, we should end up showing that it equals zero. So if we manage that, what does it mean for W?
W is closed under addition!
Right! Finally, we need to confirm scalar multiplication. Can someone summarize how that works?
If we take a scalar a and multiply it with any vector in W, it should still satisfy the equation, right?
Perfect! This shows us that W is indeed a subspace. Remember, the key steps were checking the zero vector, addition closure, and scalar multiplication closure.
Basis and Dimension Example
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Now moving on to our second example, let’s find a basis for W = {(x, y, z) ∈ R3: x + y + z = 0}. Who can explain how we might start?
We can express one variable in terms of the others. I think we can set x = -y - z.
Exactly! So if we write vectors in terms of y and z, what does that look like?
It looks like (−y−z, y, z).
Good! Now can you express that as a combination of two different vectors?
Yeah, we can break it down as y(−1, 1, 0) + z(−1, 0, 1).
Perfect! Therefore, which vectors can we consider as a basis for this space?
The basis would be {(−1, 1, 0), (−1, 0, 1)}.
Excellent! Finally, can anyone tell me how we determine the dimension of W based on the basis we've identified?
The dimension is the number of vectors in the basis, which is 2 here.
Correct! Well done, everyone! In summary, we found a basis for W and identified its dimension, which further solidifies our understanding of vector spaces.
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In this section, two comprehensive worked examples demonstrate how to identify a subspace of R3 and how to find a basis and dimension for it. These examples help clarify conceptual understanding and practical application in vector space theory.
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Detailed Summary
This section presents two worked examples that solidify understanding of the concepts of subspaces, basis, and dimension within vector spaces. The first example verifies whether a specific subset is a subspace of , while the second identifies a basis for a different subset and determines its dimension.
Example 1: Determining a Subspace
We explore the subset defined by W={(x, y,z)∈R3: x + 2y + 3z = 0}. The example includes step-by-step validation of the three conditions for a subspace:
1. Zero Vector: It checks if the zero vector belongs to W.
2. Closed Under Addition: It verifies that the sum of any two vectors in W remains in W.
3. Closed Under Scalar Multiplication: It confirms the closure of W under scalar multiplication.
The conclusion demonstrates that W is indeed a subspace of R3.
Example 2: Basis and Dimension
This example requires finding a basis for the set W={(x, y,z)∈R3: x + y + z = 0} and determining its dimension. By expressing vectors in terms of free variables, a basis is derived, which reflects combinations of free variables. The solution explains that the dimension is 2, as two distinct vectors form a basis.
These worked examples serve as crucial practice for students to grasp the underlying principles of vector spaces.
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Example 2: Basis and Dimension
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Find a basis for W={(x, y,z)∈R³:x+y+z=0} and its dimension.
Solution:
Let x = -y - z. Then any vector in W is of the form:
(−y−z, y, z) = y(−1, 1, 0) + z(−1, 0, 1).
So the basis is:
{(−1, 1, 0), (−1, 0, 1)}
Dimension = 2.
Detailed Explanation
This example involves finding a basis and the dimension of the subspace W defined by the equation x + y + z = 0.
To do this:
1. We express one variable in terms of the others, choosing to set x = -y - z.
2. This means any vector that satisfies the equation can be expressed as a combination of the two independent vectors: (−1, 1, 0) and (−1, 0, 1).
These vectors form the basis for W because they are linearly independent and span W.
3. The dimension of W is determined by the number of vectors in the basis, which is 2 in this case, indicating a plane in R³.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you're in a three-dimensional room (R³) and you have two ropes (the basis vectors) you can use to reach every point on a flat plane (the subspace W). No matter where you want to go on that flat plane, you can stretch those two ropes in the right combinations to get you there. The fact that you can only need these two ropes means the plane has a dimension of 2, representing its flat, two-dimensional nature within the three-dimensional space of your room.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Subspaces: A subset that retains the properties of a vector space.
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Basis: A minimal set of vectors that can represent every vector in the space.
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Dimension: The count of vectors in a basis, indicating the range of possibilities in the space.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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Example 1 shows how to verify if W is a subspace by checking the zero vector, closure under addition, and closure under scalar multiplication.
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Example 2 outlines finding a basis for W and identifying its dimension by expressing vectors in terms of free variables.
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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To find a subspace, don’t displace, check the zero case, and addition’s grace.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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A mathematician, exploring uncharted spaces, found that any subspace must hug the origin and get along with sums and scalars.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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SAB: Subspace = Additive identity + Closure under addition + Closure under scalar multiplication.
🎯 Super Acronyms
BASIS
- Basis must be A set of Independent vectors that span.
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Term: Subspace
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A subset of a vector space that is itself a vector space under the same operations.
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Term: Basis
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A set of linearly independent vectors that span a vector space.
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Term: Dimension
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The number of vectors in any basis of a vector space, indicating the space's degree of freedom.