Showing that two elements of a linearly independent Set Spans the same set

In summary, when two elements of a linearly independent set span the same set, it means that these two elements can generate all other elements in the set through linear combinations. It is important to show this because it simplifies the representation of the set. To prove this, we need to show that any element in the set can be expressed as a linear combination of the two given elements. Linear independence refers to a set of vectors that cannot be expressed as a linear combination of each other, while spanning the same set means that a set of vectors can represent the entire set through linear combinations. A set of linearly dependent elements cannot span the same set because one element can be expressed as a linear combination of the others, meaning the set does not
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Hi, i would like to have a hint for the following problem:

Let $$v_1, v_2 \&\ v_3 $$ in a vector space V over a field F such that$$ v_1+v_2+v_3=0$$, Show that $\{v_1,v_2\}$ spans the same subspace as $\{v_2,v_3\}$

Thanks in advance
 
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shen07 said:
Hi, i would like to have a hint for the following problem:

Let $$v_1, v_2 \&\ v_3 $$ in a vector space V over a field F such that$$ v_1+v_2+v_3=0$$, Show that $\{v_1,v_2\}$ spans the same subspace as $\{v_2,v_3\}$

Thanks in advance
Note that $v_2$ and $v_3$ are both contained in $\text{span}(\{v_1,v_2\})$ (why?). Thus $\text{span}(\{v_2,v_3\})\subseteq \text{span}(\{v_1,v_2\})$.

Similarly $\text{span}(\{v_1,v_2\})\subseteq \text{span}(\{v_2,v_3\})$.

Therefore $\text{span}(\{v_1,v_2\})=\text{span}(\{v_2,v_3\})$.
 
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In general, if you have two sets of vectors $A$ and $B$ and every vector of $B$ is expressible through vectors of $A$, then $\mathop{\text{span}}(B)\subseteq \mathop{\text{span}}(A)$.
 

FAQ: Showing that two elements of a linearly independent Set Spans the same set

What does it mean for two elements of a linearly independent set to span the same set?

When we say that two elements of a linearly independent set span the same set, it means that both of these elements, when combined, can generate all the other elements in the set through linear combinations. In other words, the two elements together can represent the entire set.

Why is it important to show that two elements of a linearly independent set span the same set?

It is important to show this because it provides a simpler and more efficient way to represent the set. Rather than using multiple elements, we can use just two elements to represent the entire set, making it easier to understand and work with.

How do you prove that two elements of a linearly independent set span the same set?

To prove that two elements of a linearly independent set span the same set, we need to show that any element in the set can be expressed as a linear combination of the two given elements. This can be done by setting up and solving a system of equations using the two elements as the basis vectors of the set.

What is the difference between linear independence and spanning the same set?

Linear independence refers to a set of vectors that cannot be expressed as a linear combination of each other. Spanning the same set means that a set of vectors can represent the entire set through linear combinations. So, while linear independence is about the relationship between the vectors within a set, spanning the same set is about the relationship between the set and the space it inhabits.

Can a set of linearly dependent elements span the same set?

No, a set of linearly dependent elements cannot span the same set. Linearly dependent elements means that one of the elements can be expressed as a linear combination of the others. This means that the set does not have enough unique elements to represent the entire set through linear combinations.

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