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Prove that t2+2t+1,t2+t, t2+1 is a basis for the space of quadratic polynomials P(2).
Proving Quadratic Basis for P(2): t2+2t+1, t2+t, t2+1
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The discussion confirms that the set of polynomials {t² + 2t + 1, t² + t, t² + 1} forms a basis for the vector space of quadratic polynomials P(2). To establish this, one must demonstrate that the polynomials are linearly independent and span the space of quadratic polynomials. The proof involves showing that the only solution to the linear combination equating to zero is the trivial solution, thereby confirming the basis properties.
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