Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032198238X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32198-238-4

Chapter 1 - Linear Equations in Linear Algebra - 1.7 Exercises - Page 62: 37

Answer

True.

Work Step by Step

By Theorem 7, we know that a set of vectors is linearly dependent if and only if at least one of the vectors in the set is a linear combination of other vectors in the set. Hence, at least one of the vectors in $\{\vec{v}_{1},\vec{v}_{2},\vec{v}_{3}\}$ must be a linear combination of others in the set, and adding another vector $\vec{v}_{4}$ to the set does not change that fact (e.g., if $\vec{v}_{1}+\vec{v}_{2}=\vec{v}_{3}$, then $\vec{v}_{1}+\vec{v}_{2}+0\vec{v}_{4}=\vec{v}_{3}$).
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.