Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction

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Chapter 6 - Vector Spaces - 6.1 Vector Spaces and Subspaces - Exercises for 6.1 - Page 441: 1

Answer

The set is a vector space.

Work Step by Step

The vector $(0,0)$ is in the set of of the vectors, so the first axiom holds. Let $u, v$ be in the aforementioned set. So, $u = (a,a), v=(b,b)$ for some $a,b \in \mathbb{R}$. Therefore, $u+v = (a+b, a+b)$. $a+b\in \mathbb{R}$ and the first and second components match, so $u+v$ in the set. Finally, let $u$ be in the aforementioned set and let $k \in \mathbb{R}$. So, $u=(a,a)$ for some $a \in \mathbb{R}$. Therefore, $ku = (ka,ka)$. Since the first and second component match and $ka \in \mathbb{R}$, $ku$ is in the aforementioned set. Since all three axioms hold, the set has a vector space structure.
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