2. Let V be the set of all 2 x 2 real matrices with operations standard matrix addition and [k(a+b) k(a +b) ] kO Is V a vector space? Explain.

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This is supposed to be 2 x 1, not 2 x 2

 

2. Let V be the set of all 2 x 2 real matrices with operations
standard matrix addition and
[k(a +b)]
[k(a +b)]
Is V a vector space? Explain.
Transcribed Image Text:2. Let V be the set of all 2 x 2 real matrices with operations standard matrix addition and [k(a +b)] [k(a +b)] Is V a vector space? Explain.
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