Implication of a set of zeros with positive measure

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The discussion centers on the mathematical implications of a non-zero measured subset \( X \subseteq \mathbb{R}^{n} \) where the equation \( \sum_{i=1}^{n} \psi_{i} x_{i} = 0 \) holds for all \( x = (x_{1}, \ldots, x_{n}) \) in \( X \). It is concluded that if this equation is satisfied, then all coefficients \( \psi_{i} \) must equal zero for \( i = 1, \ldots, n \). This conclusion arises from the contradiction that a non-zero \( \psi_{i} \) would allow for a solution to the sum equation, conflicting with the property of non-zero measure.

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I have a non-zero measured subset [itex]X\subseteq\mathbb{R}^{n}[/itex] on which [itex]\sum_{i=1}^{n}\psi_{i}x_{i}=0[/itex] for all [itex]x=(x_{1},\ldots,x_{n})[/itex] in [itex]X[/itex]. How can I show that [itex]\psi_{i}=0[/itex] for [itex]i=1,\ldots,n[/itex]?
 
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A non-zero ψ_i for at least one i would allow to solve the sum equation for ...
This will eventually lead to a contradiction with "non-zero measure".
 

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