Choose from the following set of vectors in R4

In summary, the question is asking to choose the maximum number of linearly independent vectors from a given set in R4. The rank of the matrix can be used to find the answer, but the exact method is not clear. The conversation ends with a suggestion that vectors 1,3,4,5 could also be a valid answer.
  • #1
forzi
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Hi everybody,

I have a problem with this question:
Choose from the following set of vectors in R4 set of the maximum number of linearly independent vectors:
1.(1;2;3;4) 2.(2;4;6;8) 3.(0;1;-1;1) 4.(1;1;1;0) 5.(0;3;0;0)

So, I can find a rank of a matrix, it's 4, but I can't understand how it could help me answering my question.

Would you please help me?
 
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  • #2
I can just assume that cause second vector is equal 2*first vector, I can remove first vector from calculation and the answer will be 2,3,4,5
tBut it just an assumption.
 
  • #3
Hi forzi and welcome to MHB! :D

I think you have the right idea but wouldn't one omit vectors 1. and 2.?
 
  • #4
Hi greg

Thanks :)
I can't understand your question. But I can say that answer to my question is 2,3,4,5. I finished the test with this answer and it was right.
Have no idea why :confused:
 
  • #5
Wouldn't vectors 1,3,4,5 be an equally good answer?
 

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