Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition)

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

Chapter 4 - Vector Spaces - 4.2 Exercises - Page 208: 23

Answer

$ w\in$Col A and $ w\in$Nul A.

Work Step by Step

A typical vector v in Nul A has the property that Av=0. A typical vector v in Col A has the property that the equation Ax=v is consistent. Is $Ax=w$ consistent$?$ [A w]=$\left[\begin{array}{lll} -6 & 12 & 2\\ -3 & 6 & 1 \end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{l} .\\ -2R_{1} \end{array}\right]$ $\sim\left[\begin{array}{lll} -6 & 12 & 2\\ 0 & 0 & 0 \end{array}\right]$... The system is consistent, so $ w\in$Col A. Is Aw=0? $\left[\begin{array}{ll} -6 & 12\\ -3 & 6 \end{array}\right]\left[\begin{array}{l} 2\\ 1 \end{array}\right]$=$\left[\begin{array}{l} -12+12\\ -6+6 \end{array}\right]=\left[\begin{array}{l} 0\\ 0 \end{array}\right]$ Yes. $ w\in$Nul A
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