Homework 2 Math 405 Due Wednesday, September 7

Hw2 Math 405 Due Beginning Of Class Wednesday 7 September 20161

HW2: Math 405. Due: beginning of class, Wednesday, 7 September . Write out the identity matrix in R4. 2. Find α, β, γ such that 2 sin α− cos β + 3 tan γ = 3 4 sin α + 2 cos β − 2 tan γ = 2 6 sin α− 3 cos β + tan γ = 9 for 0 ≤ α

3. Find coefficients a,b,c,d so that the curve shown is given by y = ax3 + bx2 + cx + d, and passes through the points: (0, 10), (1, 7), (3,−11), (4,−14). Note: This problem requires row-reducing a 4x5 matrix. You can do it by hand, but for this problem, maybe you want to use some software. If you don’t know anything else, you can use Wolfram Alpha at An example: If you want to use Gauss-Jordan elimination on the matrix A =     , then you would type in: “RowReduce[{{1, 2, 3},{4, 5, 6},{7, 8, 9}}]†with all the capitals, square and curly brackets, and commas (but not quotation marks). Wolfram would spit back out at you:  1 0 −   .

4. Consider the following system of linear equations. 3x1 + 10x2 + x3 = 6 −x1 + 2x2 + 3x3 = 4 x1 + 6x2 + 2x3 = 5 (a) Find the homogeneous solution. (b) Find the particular solution. (c) What is the full solution.

5. Consider a set V = {v ∈ R3|v1 + v2 = 0; v1 + 2v2 + v3 = 10}. (a) Is V a vector space? Why or why not? (b) If V is a vector space, determine its dimension and find a basis.

6. Consider a set V = {v ∈ R3|v1 + v2 = 0; v1 + 2v2 + v3 = 0}. (a) Is V a vector space? Why or why not? (b) If V is a vector space, determine its dimension and find a basis.

7. Is the set of vectors V = {v1,v2,v3} with v1 =     ; v2 = [−1 0 3]T ; v3 = [0 −4 −2]T linearly independent? Why or why not? If dependent, show the dependence.

8. Is the set of vectors V = {v1,v2,v3} with v1 =   12 −1   ; v2 = [−1 0 −1]T ; v3 = [0 −4 4]T linearly independent? Why or why not? If dependent, show the dependence.

9. Given the matrix A =     . (a) What is the rank? (b) What is the dimension of the row space? One obvious choice of basis for the row space is BA = {   ,     ,     } . Another is Brr = {   ,     ,     } . Show that you can describe the basis vectors of BA in terms of the basis vectors of Brr. (c) What is the dimension of the column space? Find a basis for the column space. (d) What is the dimension of the null space? Find a basis for the null space. .

Given the same matrix A =     . Is the vector v = [ [2 1 −1 −1 ]T a member of its row space? Show why or why not. 11. Consider the set, P3, of polynomials in x ∈ R of degree 3. So, P3 = {a0 + a1x + a2x2 + a3x3 for a0 ∈ R,a1 ∈ R,a2 ∈ R,a3 ∈ R}. (a) Is P3 a vector space? Why or why not? (b) If so, what is it’s dimension? (c) If so, what is a basis? 12. Consider the ODE d2y(x) dx2 + b2y(x) = 0 for fixed b ∈ R. (1) (a) Show that (1) has solutions y(x) = p cos(bx) + q sin(bx), ∀ (p,q) ∈ R. (b) Let V be the set of all solutions to (1). Show that V is a vector space. (c) What is a basis for V ? What is the dimension of V ? 3

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment involves multiple facets of linear algebra and differential equations, requiring both computational proficiency and conceptual understanding. The initial task is straightforward: writing out the identity matrix in R4, a fundamental beginner’s exercise to ensure familiarity with matrices.

Subsequently, the problem of finding angles α, β, and γ satisfying a system of trigonometric equations tests understanding of solving systems with multiple variables and functions. These equations are nonlinear, and their solutions often involve trigonometric identities and possibly numerical methods or plotting to find solutions within the given domains.

Next, the task involves polynomial curve fitting through specific points by calculating the coefficients a, b, c, and d for a cubic polynomial. This requires forming and reducing an augmented matrix via Gaussian elimination or using computational tools like Wolfram Alpha, demonstrating the application of matrix methods with real data. The understanding of solving linear systems with multiple variables is essential here.

Subsequently, analyzing a system of linear equations for homogeneous, particular, and general solutions assesses knowledge of system solution spaces and the null space. It involves row operations, parametric solution forms, and interpreting the full set of solutions.

Further, the sets of vectors define subspaces with constraints, requiring the evaluation of whether these sets satisfy vector space axioms. Calculating the dimension and basis involves understanding of span, linear independence, and subspace properties, as well as identifying whether the sets are linear combinations of vectors that form bases.

The questions about the linear independence of specific vector sets test the fundamental concept of linear dependence and independence, with computation through the rank of the matrix formed by vectors.

Analysis of matrices involving rank, row space, column space, and null space dimensions, as well as basis vectors, emphasizes the Fundamental Theorem of Linear Algebra and its applications. Demonstrating how basis vectors span row and column spaces and describing null spaces is essential for comprehending the structure of matrices.

Determining if a particular vector lies in the row space involves solving a linear system to test membership, emphasizing understanding of row space as the span of row vectors.

The polynomial space P3 aligns with understanding vector space structure of polynomial sets, assessing their dimensions and bases, and recognizing polynomial degree constraints.

The differential equation segment centers on solving homogeneous linear differential equations with constant coefficients, illustrating solutions in terms of sine and cosine functions, and confirming that the set of solutions forms a vector space with a basis comprising these solutions.''

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