Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32196-467-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-467-0

Chapter 4 - Vector Spaces - 4.2 Definition of Vector Spaces - True-False Review - Page 262: d

Answer

False

Work Step by Step

If $V$ is a vector space then $V$ must satisfies closure property with respect to scalar multiplication ______(1) In particular, take $x=2\in\mathbf{Z}$ ( Set of integers) In particular, let $k=\frac{2}{3}\in \mathbf{R} $( Set of real numbers) Consider $\;\;k.x=2.\frac{2}{3}=\frac{4}{3}$ But $\frac{4}{3}$ is not a integer So by (1) Hence, Set of integers $\mathbf{Z}$ is not a vector space.
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