Solving Vector Spaces Problems with Calculus

In summary, The conversation discusses a problem involving calculus and vector spaces. The question asks which subsets of the vector space C(-inf, inf) are also subspaces. The speaker provides a list of possible subsets and asks for a detailed explanation. They receive help from another person who provides an explanation using the example of bounded functions. The conversation ends with the speaker thanking the other person for their help and asking for further clarification.
  • #1
moham_87
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hi

this problem requires calculus, as it also concerns Vector spaces, i solved a lot of Vector spaces problems, either the subset is matrix or ordered pairs.

this question says:
Which of the following subsets of the vector space C(-inf, inf) are subspaces:

(note: C(-infinity, infinity) is vector of functions defined for all real numbers)

- All integrable functions.
- All bounded functions.
- All functions that are integrable on [a,b].
- All functions that are bounded on [a,b].

i just need detailed explanantion if possible...thnx for ur efforts
ur efforts will be appreciated
thank u
 
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  • #2
Just check the list of things a subspace must fulfil... For example, if f and g are integrable, is f + g? Is tf integrable for all real t? Etc.
 
  • #3
thnxxxx a lot Muzza for ur help

wish u good luck
good bye
 
  • #4
Okay, let's take the second one:
Suppose f and g are bounded.
This means, there exist a number "A" so that |f|<=A for all x.
There exist "B" so that |g|<=B for all x.

But, by the triangle inequality, we have:
|f+g|<=|f|+|g|<=A+B for all x
Hence, f+g is bounded as well.
Can you finish that proof?

Hope this has given you some ideas..

EDIT:
Corrected an equality sign to an inequality sign .
 
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