Let W be the subspace of all diagonal matrices in M_{2,2}. Find a bais for W. Then give the dimension of W. If you need to enter a matrix as part of your answer , write each row as a vector.For example , write the matrix

Suman Cole

Suman Cole

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2021-01-28

Let W be the subspace of all diagonal matrices in M2,2. Find a bais for W. Then give the dimension of W.
If you need to enter a matrix as part of your answer , write each row as a vector.For example , write the matrix

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Tasneem Almond

Tasneem Almond

Skilled2021-01-29Added 91 answers

Step 1
Given that W is the subspace of all diagonal matrices in M2,2
The objective is to a basis for W.
Step 2
Consider the given vector space W of all diagonal matrices in M2,2
Therefore,
W={[a00b],a and b can be any real number}
Let E be basis for W.
Therefore,
[a00b]=a[1000]+b[0001]
Now, let λ1 and λ2 be any two scalars such that:
λ1[1000]+λ2[0001]=[]
[λ1000]+[000λ2]=[0000]
[λ100λ2]=[0000]
Equating the elements:
λ1=0,λ2=0
Therefore, [1000] and [0001] are linear independent.
Hence, the basis of W is E={[1000],[0001]} and dimension is 2.
Jeffrey Jordon

Jeffrey Jordon

Expert2022-01-30Added 2605 answers

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