Building a Linear Algebra Structure: Solving for Coefficients

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The discussion revolves around building a linear algebra structure related to solving for coefficients in a vector space context. Participants are examining the representation of a function defined on a group and how to express it in terms of a basis.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the formulation of a function g in terms of a basis and how to derive coefficients from given values. There are attempts to set up equations based on specific inputs to solve for these coefficients.

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Some participants have provided guidance on how to set up equations by substituting specific values into the function. There is an ongoing exploration of the correct approach to constructing these equations, with various interpretations being considered.

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There is mention of a vector space and a basis, with specific values assigned to the function g at different points. Participants are navigating the constraints of the problem, including the need for clarity on the definitions and structure involved.

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the question is in the link:
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i know that's how i find coordinated(x,y,z) U=x*v1 +y*v2 +z+v3

but i don't know how to build this structure here?
 
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You have a groupm, B, containing three members, [itex]{b_1, b_2, b_3}[/itex] and the vector space of all functions from B to R. (you say only "group of functions" but it must be a vector space for this to make sense.) You are also given a "basis" for that vector space defined by [itex]g_i(b_j)[/itex] equals 1 if i= j, 0 otherwise. You are asked to write g, defined by [itex]g(b_1)= 1[/itex], [itex]g(b_2)= 4[/itex], [itex]g(b_3)= 5.<br /> <br /> Okay, you must have [itex]g(x)= a_1g_1(x)+ a_2g_2(x)+ a_3g_3(x)[/itex]. Set x= [itex]b_1, b_2, b_3[/itex] to get three very simple equations to solve for [itex]a_1, a_2, a_3[/itex].[/itex]
 
[itex] g(b_1)= 1<br /> g(b_2)= 4<br /> g(b_3)= 5 <br /> g(x)= a_1g_1(x)+ a_2g_2(x)+ a_3g_3(x)[/itex]
[itex] x=b1,b2,b3<br /> [/itex]

[itex] g(b1,b2,b3)= a_1g_1(b1,b2,b3)+ a_2g_2(b1,b2,b3)+ a_3g_3(b1,b2,b3)[/itex]

what is the next step
for constracting the equations
 
There is NO "[itex]g(b2, b3,b3)[/itex]! Set x equal to b1, b2, and b3 separately to get three equations.
 
like this?

X(1,2,0)+y(0,1,2)+z(0,0,1)=(1,2,5)
 

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