How to find a non-zero vector in the column space of M

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The matrix $M = \begin{bmatrix}-12&-12&16&-15\\-6&-8&-8&-10\\0&20&0&25\end{bmatrix}$ has a non-zero vector in its column space, specifically $\begin{bmatrix}-12\\-8\\20\end{bmatrix}$. Despite the user's assertion that this vector is correct, they encountered an error message indicating that the input was not recognized as a vector. The discussion suggests that the issue may lie in the method of inputting the vector into the software rather than the vector itself.

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Let the matrix $M = \begin{bmatrix}-12&-12&16&-15\\-6&-8&-8&-10\\0&20&0&25\end{bmatrix}$

Find a non zero vector in the column space of $M$

Is it not true that $\begin{bmatrix}-12\\-8\\20\end{bmatrix}$ is a non zero vector in the column space of $M$ ? For some reason it keeps telling me "that is incorrect your answer doesn't seem to be a Vector"
 
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shamieh said:
Let the matrix $M = \begin{bmatrix}-12&-12&16&-15\\-6&-8&-8&-10\\0&20&0&25\end{bmatrix}$

Find a non zero vector in the column space of $M$

Is it not true that $\begin{bmatrix}-12\\-8\\20\end{bmatrix}$ is a non zero vector in the column space of $M$ ? For some reason it keeps telling me "that is incorrect your answer doesn't seem to be a Vector"

Hi shameih,

It is true that $\begin{bmatrix}-12\\-8\\20\end{bmatrix}$ is a non-zero vector that is in the column space of $M$. I see nothing wrong with your answer. Is it possible that the way you inserted it into the computer might be incorrect?
 

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