Chapter 4: Q4.5-25Q (page 191)
Let \(S\) be a subset of an \(n\)-dimensional vector space \(V\), and suppose \(V\) contains fewer than \(n\) vectors. Explain why \(S\) cannot span \(V\).
Short Answer
Subset \(S\) cannot span \(V\).
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Chapter 4: Q4.5-25Q (page 191)
Let \(S\) be a subset of an \(n\)-dimensional vector space \(V\), and suppose \(V\) contains fewer than \(n\) vectors. Explain why \(S\) cannot span \(V\).
Subset \(S\) cannot span \(V\).
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