5. Determine whether vectors u =(2,-6,-5), v = (3,8, 18) and w = (8,-6,7) will form a basis for R³. Justify your answer.

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5. Determine whether vectors u =(2,-6,-5), v = (3,8, 18) and w = (8,-6,7) will form a basis for R³.
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