Let W be a subspace of R n with an orthogonal basis {w 1 ,..., w p

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Let W be a subspace of Rn with an orthogonal basis {w1,..., wp), and let (v1, ..., vq} be an orthogonal basis for W

a. Explain why {w1,..., wp}, v1,..., vq} is an orthogonal set. 

b. Explain why the set in part (a) spans Rn

c. Show that dim W + dim W = n.

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Linear Algebra And Its Applications

ISBN: 9781292351216

6th Global Edition

Authors: David Lay, Steven Lay, Judi McDonald

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