
What exactly does linear dependence and linear independence …
I have a very hard time remembering which is which between linear independence and linear dependence... that is, if I am asked to specify whether a set of vectors are linearly dependent …
Determinant of a matrix and linear independence (explanation …
Apr 3, 2018 · The n vectors are linearly dependent iff the zero vector is a nontrivial linear combination of the vectors (definition of linearly independent). The zero vector is a nontrivial …
Why is it called linearly independent? - Mathematics Stack Exchange
Sep 5, 2015 · To me linearly independence is one of those math definitions that it is easier to get the feeling with characterisations (in this case something that isn't linearly dependent), rather …
What does it mean when we say a variable changes linearly?
Aug 4, 2021 · I have attached a screenshot in which a variable is defined for an object somehow that it linearly decreases from 500 micrometers at the top of the object to 50 micrometers at …
Proving a set of 2x2 matrices are linearly independent.
Nov 21, 2016 · Linear independence of matrices is essentially their linear independence as vectors. So you are trying to show that the vectors $ (1,-1,0,2), (0,1,3,0), (1,0,1,0)$ and $ …
linear algebra - Determine if vectors are linearly independent ...
12 you can take the vectors to form a matrix and check its determinant. If the determinant is non zero, then the vectors are linearly independent. Otherwise, they are linearly dependent.
linear independent rows of a matrix - Mathematics Stack Exchange
Oct 4, 2017 · Well i'm reading in a book that the rank of a matrix is equal to the maximum number of linearly independent rows or, equivalently, the dimension of the row space. So does that …
Does spanning imply linear independence? - Mathematics Stack …
Feb 23, 2017 · Any set of linearly independent vectors can be said to span a space. If you have linearly dependent vectors, then there is at least one redundant vector in the mix.
Connection between linear independence, non-/trivial and x …
A set of vectors is linearly dependent when there are an infinite amount of solutions to the system of equations. This is non-trivial? Where does no solution come in? I understand that if there is …
Why do pivot columns indicate linear independence?
Mar 4, 2025 · I understand that the two pivot columns tell us which columns in our A matrix are linearly independent. I also understand that we can put this into the test equation for linear …