Prove that If W is a subspace of a vector space

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2022-01-04

Prove that
If W is a subspace of a vector space V and w1,w2,,wn are in W, then a1w1+a2w2++anwnW for any scalars a1,a2,,an.

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Linda Birchfield

Linda Birchfield

Beginner2022-01-05Added 39 answers

Here W is a subspace of a vector space V and w1,w2,,wn are in W.
From above, w1W,w2W,.,wnW.
Since, W is closed under scalar multiplication a1w1W,a1w2W,.,a1wnW for any scalars a1,a2,,an.
W is closed under addition.
Hence, a1w1+a2w2++anwnW for any scalars a1,a2,,an.
Suhadolahbb

Suhadolahbb

Beginner2022-01-06Added 32 answers

I understand how you proved!

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