4. For what value of a is the set of vectors {(1, 1, 1), (2, a, 2), (1, 5, 2)} linearly dependent ? a) −1 b) 2 c) 0 d) 1 0-1/2 f) -2

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4. For what value of a is the set of vectors {(1, 1, 1), (2, a, 2), (1, 5, 2)} linearly
dependent ?
a) −1
b) 2
c) 0
d) 1
0-1/2
f) -2
Transcribed Image Text:4. For what value of a is the set of vectors {(1, 1, 1), (2, a, 2), (1, 5, 2)} linearly dependent ? a) −1 b) 2 c) 0 d) 1 0-1/2 f) -2
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