Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction

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Chapter 6 - Vector Spaces - 6.1 Vector Spaces and Subspaces - Exercises for 6.1 - Page 443: 56

Answer

Yes, $h(x)$ is in $\text{span}(f(x),g(x))$.

Work Step by Step

Since $1 \cdot f(x) - 1 \cdot g(x) = \cos^2(x) - \sin^2(x) = \cos(2x)$, $\cos(2x)$ is in the span of $f(x)$ and $g(x)$.
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