Problem

6. If the set {[4311],[204],[3a5]} in R3 is linearly independent, what value can a not be?

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Answer

Set the determinant equal to zero and solve for 'a': 6a6=0a=1

Steps

Step 1 :Form the matrix and calculate its determinant: |42330a1145|=6a6

Step 2 :Set the determinant equal to zero and solve for 'a': 6a6=0a=1

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