Introduction to Linear Algebra
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What is the proper notation for the zero vector in ℝ²?

  • [1, 0]
  • [1, 1]
  • [0, 1]
  • [0, 0] (correct)

Which of the following statements about vector addition is true?

  • Vector addition can change the direction of a vector.
  • Vector addition is commutative. (correct)
  • The sum of two vectors is always a zero vector.
  • The sum of two vectors has fewer dimensions than the individual vectors.

What is the result of scalar multiplication if c = 3 and vector 𝐯 = [2, -1]?

  • [3, -1]
  • [0, 0]
  • [6, -3] (correct)
  • [1, -3]

If 𝐮 = [2, 5] and 𝐯 = [3, -1], what is the dot product 𝐮 ∙ 𝐯?

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Which property of vectors indicates that 𝐮 + 𝐯 + 𝐰 = 𝐮 + (𝐯 + 𝐰)?

<p>Associativity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of a row of zeros in the row echelon form of a matrix indicate about the system of equations?

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What is the result of vector subtraction 𝐮 - 𝐯 if 𝐮 = [4, 6] and 𝐯 = [2, 3]?

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When reducing a matrix to row echelon form, which operation is NOT allowed?

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What does the dot product of two vectors represent in terms of length and angle?

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In the example that yields infinite solutions, which of the following is a leading variable?

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What is the significance of the rank of a matrix in relation to the number of free variables?

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If the vector 𝐮 = [1, 2] is multiplied by a scalar -3, what is the resulting vector?

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Which property does NOT characterize a matrix in reduced row echelon form?

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What conclusion can be drawn if the row reduction of an augmented matrix leads to a row that reads 0 = 5?

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What is a defining characteristic of a homogeneous system of linear equations?

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If the coefficient matrix has a rank of 2 and there are 4 variables, how many free variables does the system have?

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Which statement is true regarding the solutions of a homogeneous system with more variables than equations?

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In the context of the given systems of equations, which statement is true regarding the variables?

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In Gaussian-Jordan elimination, what is the end goal when transforming an augmented matrix?

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How can you determine if a system of linear equations is consistent?

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If 𝑢 = (3, 1) and 𝑣 = (-1, 2), what is 𝑢 ∙ 𝑣?

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What is the result when an augmented matrix has a row of the form [0 0 0 | k] where k is not zero?

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What is the geometric representation of unique solutions in a system of linear equations?

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Which of the following scenarios results in infinitely many solutions?

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What condition must two vectors 𝑢 and 𝑣 satisfy to be classified as orthogonal?

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Which of the following forms a correct linear equation?

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What can be inferred if two equations in a system lead to parallel lines?

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What is the projection of vector 𝑣 onto vector 𝑢, given that 𝑢 ∙ 𝑣 = 1 and 𝑢 ∙ 𝑢 = 5?

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Which of the following systems of equations contains the same set of variables?

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Which statement about solutions of linear equations is true?

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What is the form of a linear equation in n variables?

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What is the result of substituting s1=3, s2=0, s3=0 into the equation x - y + 2z = 3?

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What does it mean for a set of vectors to span ℝn?

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In the context of span and linear combinations, what is true about the set S = {𝒗1, 𝒗2} in ℝ2?

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What is the length of the vector 𝐯 = [2, 3] in ℝ²?

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Which of the following describes a linearly independent set of vectors?

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If vectors 𝒗1, 𝒗2, and 𝒗3 are linearly dependent, which of the following is a valid statement?

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What is the condition for a vector 𝐮 to equal the zero vector?

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What does the Cauchy-Schwarz Inequality state for vectors?

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When can we say that a set of vectors is not linearly dependent?

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Which statement correctly describes linear dependence among vectors?

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Which of the following statements about the angle between two vectors is correct?

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Which inequality represents the Triangle Inequality for vectors?

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What is one necessary condition for a set of vectors to be spanning in ℝ2?

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How is a unit vector obtained from a nonzero vector 𝐯?

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Which of the following examples can illustrate a spanning set in ℝ3?

<p>The standard unit vectors 𝑒1, 𝑒2, and 𝑒3. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that two vectors are orthogonal?

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Which of the following is an example of a unit vector in ℝ²?

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Flashcards

Vector

A directed line segment that represents displacement from a starting point (A) to an ending point (B).

Zero Vector

The starting and ending points of a vector are the same.

Vector Addition

Adding vectors involves adding their corresponding components.

Scalar Multiplication

Multiplying a vector by a scalar involves multiplying each component of the vector by that scalar.

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Vector Subtraction

Subtracting vectors involves adding the negative of the second vector to the first vector.

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Dot Product

The sum of the products of corresponding components of two vectors.

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Length of a Vector

The dot product of a vector with itself is the square of its length.

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Angle Between Vectors

The dot product of two vectors divided by the product of their lengths.

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Orthogonal Vectors

Two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is 0. They are perpendicular.

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Projection of a Vector

The projection of one vector onto another is a vector that represents the 'shadow' of the first vector on the second vector.

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Linear Equation

A linear equation is an equation that can be written in the form a1x1 + a2x2 + ... + anxn = b, where a1, a2, ..., an, and b are constants. The variables x1, x2, ..., xn are raised to the power of 1.

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Solution of a Linear Equation

A solution to a linear equation is a set of values for the variables that make the equation true. In other words, a set of values that 'satisfy' the equation.

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System of Linear Equations

A system of linear equations is a collection of linear equations that share the same variables. Find a set of values that satisfy all the equations.

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Spanning Set

A set of vectors that can be combined using scalar multiplication and addition to create any other vector in the same vector space.

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Span of a Set of Vectors

The set of all possible linear combinations of the vectors in a set.

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Linearly Dependent Vectors

A set of vectors is linearly dependent if one or more vectors can be expressed as a linear combination of the other vectors in the set. This means that one or more vectors are redundant and can be eliminated without changing the span of the set.

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Linearly Independent Vectors

A set of vectors is linearly independent if no vector in the set can be expressed as a linear combination of the other vectors. This means that each vector in the set contributes uniquely to the span.

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Standard Unit Vectors as Spanning Set

The standard unit vectors in ℝ^n form a spanning set for ℝ^n. This means that any vector in ℝ^n can be written as a linear combination of these vectors.

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Length (or Norm) of a Vector

The length of a vector in ℝ𝑛 is a nonnegative scalar calculated as the square root of the sum of the squares of its components.

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Unit Vector

A vector with a length of 1.

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Zero Vector (𝟎)

A vector with a length of 0. It represents the origin or the absence of direction.

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Distance between Two Vectors

The distance between two vectors in ℝ𝑛 is the length of the vector connecting their endpoints.

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Angle between Two Vectors

The angle between two nonzero vectors in ℝ𝑛, calculated using the dot product and the lengths of the vectors.

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Triangle Inequality

A statement stating that the sum of the lengths of two sides of a triangle is greater than or equal to the length of the third side.

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Cauchy-Schwarz Inequality

A statement stating that the absolute value of the dot product of two vectors is less than or equal to the product of their lengths.

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Row Echelon Form

A matrix is in row echelon form when it satisfies the following conditions: 1. All nonzero rows are above any rows of all zeros. 2. The first nonzero number from the left (leading entry) in a nonzero row is 1. 3. The leading entry in each nonzero row is to the right of the leading entry in the row above. 4. All entries in the column above a leading entry are zero.

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Reduced Row Echelon Form

A matrix that is in row echelon form and also has the following property: The leading 1 in each nonzero row is the only nonzero entry in its column.

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Rank of a Matrix

The number of nonzero rows in the reduced row echelon form of a matrix. It represents the maximum number of linearly independent rows or columns in the matrix.

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Free Variable

A variable in a system of linear equations that can be expressed as a free variable in the solution. It can take any arbitrary value.

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Leading Variable

A variable in a system of linear equations that is directly dependent on the free variables in the solution. They are determined by the values of the free variables.

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Consistent System with Unique Solution

A system of linear equations with a unique solution. It has the same number of equations as variables, and the rank of the coefficient matrix equals the number of variables.

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Consistent System with Infinitely Many Solutions

A system of linear equations with infinitely many solutions. It has more variables than equations, and the rank of the coefficient matrix is less than the number of variables.

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Inconsistent System

A system of linear equations with no solutions. It has the same number of equations as variables, but there are inconsistent equations where no common values for variables satisfy all equations.

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Gaussian-Jordan Elimination

A method for solving a system of linear equations by converting its augmented matrix to reduced row echelon form using elementary row operations.

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Homogeneous System of Equations

A system of linear equations where the constant term in each equation is zero. This means all equations are set equal to zero.

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Solution of a Homogeneous System

A homogeneous system of linear equations either has a unique solution, which is always the trivial solution where all variables are zero, or infinitely many solutions.

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Linear Independence

A set of vectors that cannot be expressed as a linear combination of each other. They are independent.

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Linear Combination

A linear combination of vectors is a sum of scalar multiples of those vectors. If you can express a vector as a sum of other vectors, it is a linear combination.

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Consistency of a System

A system of linear equations with augmented matrix [A|b] is consistent if and only if the vector b can be expressed as a linear combination of the columns of matrix A.

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Study Notes

Module 1: Introduction to Linear Algebra and Systems of Linear Equations

  • This module introduces linear algebra and systems of linear equations.
  • It covers topics like the geometry and algebra of vectors, including length, angle, and projection.
  • It also details introduction to systems of linear equations and methods for solving them.

Overview

  • The module includes topics about the geometry and algebra of vectors, including length, angle, and projection.
  • It also covers introduction to systems of linear equations and methods for solving them.

Geometry and Algebra of Vectors

  • A vector is a directed line segment representing a displacement from point A to point B.
  • Vectors are denoted by AB.
  • The set of all points in a plane corresponds to all vectors whose initial point is the origin (0).
  • Two vectors are equal if and only if their corresponding components are equal. The order of components is important.
  • A zero vector has all components equal to zero.
  • Two vectors are equal if they have the same length and direction.

Vector Addition

  • If u = [u₁, u₂] and v = [v₁, v₂] are two vectors, then u + v = [u₁ + v₁, u₂ + v₂].
  • This is illustrated using the parallelogram law.

Scalar Multiplication

  • If c is a real number, then cv = c[v₁, v₂] = [cv₁, cv₂].

Vector Subtraction

  • Vector subtraction is denoted by u - v = u + (-v).

Algebraic Properties of Vectors in Rn

  • Commutativity: u + v = v + u
  • Associativity: (u + v) + w = u + (v + w)
  • Additive Identity: u + 0 = u
  • Additive Inverse: u + (-u) = 0
  • Distributivity: c(u + v) = cu + cv
  • Distributivity: (c + d)u = cu + du
  • Distributivity: c(du) = (cd)u
  • Multiplicative Identity: 1u = u

Length and Angle

  • The dot product of two vectors u and v is defined as u • v = u₁v₁ + u₂v₂ + ... + unvn.
  • The length (or norm) of a vector v is defined as ||v|| = √(v₁² + v₂² + ... + vn²).
  • The angle between two vectors can be calculated using the dot products and their lengths as cos θ = (u • v) / (||u|| ||v||).

Unit Vector

  • A vector of length 1 is a unit vector.
  • Unit vectors in R2 are e1 and e2.
  • Unit vectors in R3 are e1, e2 and e3.

Important Inequalities

  • Triangle Inequality: ||u + v|| ≤ ||u|| + ||v||.
  • Cauchy-Schwarz Inequality: |u • v| ≤ ||u|| ||v||.
  • Distance between two vectors is calculated as d(u, v) = ||u - v||.

Angle between two vectors

  • The angle between two nonzero vectors u and v is given by cosθ = (u•v)/(||u|| ||v||).

Orthogonal Vectors

  • Two vectors u and v in Rn are orthogonal if u • v = 0.

Projection

  • The projection of v onto u is given by proju(v) = ((u•v)/(u•u)) u.

Linear Equations and Systems of Linear Equations

  • A linear equation is an equation that can be written in the form a₁x₁ + a₂x₂ + ... + anxn = b where a₁, ..., an, and b are constants, and x₁, ..., xn are variables.
  • Solution of a linear equation [s1, ..., sn] satisfies the equation when substituted appropriately.

System of Linear Equations

  • A system of linear equations is a finite set of linear equations with the same set of variables.
  • A solution of a system of linear equations is a vector that simultaneously satisfies each equation in the system.
  • A consistent system has at least one solution.
  • An inconsistent system has no solution.

Row Echelon form

  • A matrix is in row echelon form if any zero row is at the bottom, and the first non-zero entry (the leading entry) in each nonzero row is in a column to the left of any leading entry below it.
  • Elementary row operation for reducing matrix to row echelon form include:
    • Interchanging two rows.
    • Multiplying a row by a non-zero constant.
    • Adding a multiple of a row to another row.

Row Equivalence

  • Two matrices are row equivalent if one can be transformed into the other using elementary row operations.
  • Two matrices are row equivalent if and only if they can be reduced to the same row echelon form.

Gaussian Elimination

  • A method for solving systems of linear equations by reducing the augmented matrix to row echelon form and then using back substitution
  • Steps:
    • Write the augmented matrix.
    • Use elementary row operations to convert to row echelon form
    • Solve for the variables using back substitution.

Homogeneous Systems of Linear Equations

  • A homogeneous system of linear equations is a system where all constant terms are zero.
  • A homogeneous system always has at least one solution (the trivial solution).
  • If the number of variables is greater than the number of equations, then a homogeneous system will have infinitely many solutions.

Spanning Sets and Linear Independence

  • A set of vectors spans Rn if every vector in Rn can be written as a linear combination of vectors in the set.
  • A set of vectors is linearly independent if the only way to obtain the zero vector as a linear combination of the vectors is by using all zero scalars.
  • Any set of vectors containing the zero vector is linearly dependent.
  • A set of vectors is linearly dependent if at least one of the vectors can be written as a linear combination of the others.
  • If the number of vectors (m) is greater than the number of variables(n), then the vectors are linearly dependent.
  • The vectors are linearly independent if m ≤ n and rank(A) = m.

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