FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY - MANILA

Linear Algebra
Finals: Problem Set

Encode or write your complete proof or solution in a bond paper. Scan or take a photo of it and then send it to me
at nblas@feu.edu.ph — Deadline: December 11 (Wednesday 12NN). I will not tolerate late submissions!

1. Let S = span [A1, A2, A3], where

Σ Σ Σ Σ Σ Σ
1 −1 1 1 2 2
A1 = , A2 = , and A3 = .
0 3 02 −1 1
Σ Σ
5 1
a) Determine whether A = belongs to S.
−1 9
Σ Σ
−3 −1
b) Determine whether A = belongs to S.
3 2

2. Show that the set S is linearly dependent set in R3

2 3 10

3 2 10
S= 1 , −1 , 0 .

3. Show that the set S is linearly independent set in R3

1 0 2

1 1 1
S= 2 , 1 , 0 .

4. Find a basis for the subspace of 3 by 3 matrcies consisting of all diagonal matrices.

5. Compute the ranf and nullity of matrix A (show process of RREF/REF).

1 −1 2 3
2 6 −8 1
5 3 −2 10

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