Finding a Basis for Subspace V Spanned by (1 1 2) etc.

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The discussion focuses on finding a basis for the subspace V spanned by the vectors (1, 1, 2), (2, -1, 1), and (1, -2, -1). After performing elementary row operations on the corresponding matrix, the reduced form reveals that the dimension of V is 2. The user inquires whether to present the basis as (1, 1, 2) and (0, -3, -3) or to revert to the original vectors (1, 1, 2) and (2, -1, 1). It is established that any set of vectors that spans the same subspace is a valid basis, emphasizing that the choice of basis is not significant.

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if i am asked to fin a basis for the subspace V, which is spanned by ( 1 1 2) ( 2 -1 1) (1 -2 -1)...

i put them into a matrix system
1 1 2
2 -1 1
1 -2 -1
now after performing elementart operations i get
1 1 2
0 -3 -3
0 -3 -3
so since R3 and R2 are the same, dimV=2, my question is if i am asked to give a basis, should i give ( 1 1 2) (0 -3 -3) or should i return to the original vectors given and answer (1 1 2 ) (2 -1 1) or perhaps something else,, is ther a more correct answer if i am asked to give a basis
 
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There are an infinite number of possible bases for every vector space. They are all equally valid. Selecting one over another does not matter.
 

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