Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32196-467-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-467-0

Chapter 4 - Vector Spaces - 4.4 Spanning Sets - Problems - Page 283: 28

Answer

See below

Work Step by Step

Given: $A=\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\ 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 \end{bmatrix}$ Obtain $A=\begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\ 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 \end{bmatrix}\begin{bmatrix} x_1\\x_2\\x_3\\x_4 \end{bmatrix}$ From exercise 26, we have: $x_1=x_3+x_4\\x_2=-2x_3-3x_4\\ \rightarrow (x_1,x_2,x_3,x_4)\\=(x_3+x_4,-2x_3-3x_4,x_3,x_4)\\ =x_3(1,-2,1,0)+x_4(1,-3,0,1)$ then $N(A)=(1,-2,1,0),(1,-3,0,1)$ Hence, $N(A)=span (1,-2,1,0),(1,-3,0,1)$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.