Are the Wronskians set up and compared in this linear independent check?

[nysnacc]

Homework Statement

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The Attempt at a Solution

I set up the Wronskian?? and compare them?

 

[Mark44]

Homework Statement

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Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I set up the Wronskian?? and compare them?

You could evaluate the Wronskian of the three functions, or you could use the definition of linear independence.

 

[nysnacc]

What is the definition of linear independence?

 

[Mark44]

Isn't there a definition of linear independence in your textbook?

Note that "independence" is not a word. Whoever wrote the problem doesn't seem to be aware of this.

 

[nysnacc]

But will Wronskian easier of definition of Linear independence is more formal?

 

[LCKurtz]

Forum rules require that you show some effort. I don't see any effort, just question after question. And I see the question is worth 5 points. Is this a take-home test you are supposed to work yourself?