Exercise 1927Linear algebra › Vector spaces and subspacesL1Added 3 Nov 2026
A subspace depending on a parameter
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Statement
For , let . Determine depending on .
Hint
The dimension is of the coefficient matrix. Compute the determinant of the minors.
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Solution
Matrix.
Rank. The two rows are proportional iff (both equal to ). So:
- If : rank , .
- If : rank , .
Explicit bases. For : , a plane, with basis . For : solve the system. Subtracting gives , so . Then , so . Basis .
Conclusion. if , if .