Introduction to Linear Algebra: Solving Real-World Problems

In summary, the conversation covers topics in linear algebra such as fixed vectors, linear subspaces, non-degenerate matrices, and linear independence of functions. The first question asks about the existence of a set of vectors for which a specific equation holds, while the second question relates the characteristic polynomials of a matrix and its inverse. The third task involves proving linear independence of exponential functions with different coefficients. The conversation also touches on the concept that a vector space must contain the origin.
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Summary:: Linear algebra

1.Let a a fixed vector of the Euclidean space E, a is a fixed real number. Is there a set of all vectors from E for which (x, a) = d the linear subspace E /
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Let nxn be a matrix A that is not degenerate. Prove that the characteristic polynomials f (λ) of the matrix A and h (λ) of the matrix A ^ -1 are related by

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3. Prove that the functions e ^ -t, e ^ -2t, e ^ -3t are linearly independent on [0,infinity)
Please help
 
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You'll have to provide an attempt at a solution.
 
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DrClaude said:
You'll have to provide an attempt at a solution.
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Sorry, but my attempt is in Russian
 
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What I sent for task 3 is already a decision
 
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If you're still trying to do 1, I assume it means an open ball. Does it contain the origin ?
 
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WWGD said:
If you're still trying to do 1, I assume it means an open ball. Does it contain the origin ?
I did 2, but I'm not sure what is right. The first I did not. I did not understand your question
 
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i will add result of second task later.
 
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xidios said:
I did 2, but I'm not sure what is right. The first I did not. I did not understand your question
Remember that a subspace or vector space in general must contain the origin.
 
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WWGD said:
Remember that a subspace or vector space in general must contain the origin.
Ok, thank you
 
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