Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Matrix Algebra - 2.8 Exercises - Page 153: 16

Answer

Columns of A span $R^2$ if A is invertible by Theorem 8. Because the determinant is $0$, A is not invertible and the vectors do not span $R^2$

Work Step by Step

Let A be matrix $\begin{bmatrix} -4&2\\ 6&-3\\ \end{bmatrix}$ Columns of A span $R^2$ if A is invertible by Theorem 8. Because the determinant is $0$, A is not invertible and the vectors do not span $R^2$
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