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Why couldn't a module have a finite basis and an infinite one?
A module can only have one basis, either finite or infinite. This is because a basis is a set of linearly independent vectors that span the entire module. If a module had both a finite and infinite basis, the linear independence and spanning properties would be contradictory.
No, a module must have at least one basis. This is because a basis is necessary for defining the dimension of a module, which is an important property in linear algebra.
A basis allows us to express any vector in the module as a linear combination of its basis vectors. This makes it easier to manipulate and understand the properties of the module.
Yes, a module can have multiple different bases. However, all bases for the same module must have the same number of elements, which is known as the dimension of the module. Otherwise, the bases would not span the entire module.
The basis of a module can be determined by finding a set of linearly independent vectors that span the entire module. This can be done through various methods such as Gaussian elimination or using the Gram-Schmidt process.