Find [v]s with Basis S={t+1,t-1} in P_1: v=5t-2"

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In summary: Regardless, the summary of the conversation is that the individual needs help with a problem involving a vector space and basis of polynomials. They have provided an attempt at solving the problem and are asking for confirmation on their answer. They also mentioned seeking help on a different forum. In summary, the individual needs help with a problem involving a vector space and basis of polynomials and has provided an attempt at solving it. They are also seeking help on another forum.
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Let v=5t-2,S={v_1,v_2 }={t+1,t-1} is a basis of P_1 where P_1 is a vector space of all polynomials of degree ≤1. What is [v]s? Let v=5t-2,S={v_1,v_2 }={t+1,t-1} is a basis of P_1 where P_1 is a vector space of all polynomials of degree ≤1. What is [v]s?

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v=[5t-2]=a[t+1]+b[t-1]

(1st) at+bt=5t
(2nd) a-b=-2
v=3⁄2 v_1+7⁄2 v_2
[v]_s=[■(3⁄2@7⁄2)]
is this correct?
 
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hadizainud said:
v=[5t-2]=a[t+1]+b[t-1]

(1st) at+bt=5t
(2nd) a-b=-2
v=3⁄2 v_1+7⁄2 v_2
Looks good. I'm not exactly sure what the following notation means, though:
[v]_s=[■(3⁄2@7⁄2)]
is this correct?
 
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What is a basis and why is it important?

A basis is a set of linearly independent vectors that span a vector space. In other words, any vector in the vector space can be written as a linear combination of the basis vectors. It is important because it provides a way to uniquely represent any vector in the vector space, and it simplifies calculations and proofs in linear algebra.

What is P1?

P1 is the set of all polynomials of degree at most 1. In other words, it is the set of all functions of the form ax + b, where a and b are real numbers.

How do you find [v]s with basis S={t+1,t-1} in P1: v=5t-2?

To find [v]s with basis S={t+1,t-1} in P1: v=5t-2, we first express v in terms of the basis vectors. In this case, v = 5t-2 = 5(t+1) - 7(t-1). Therefore, [v]S = (5,-7).

Can you have more than one basis for a vector space?

Yes, a vector space can have multiple bases. This is because a basis is not unique - there can be different sets of linearly independent vectors that span the vector space.

What is the dimension of P1?

The dimension of P1 is 2, since it has two basis vectors (t+1 and t-1) that are linearly independent and span the entire vector space.

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