Problem 3. Determine whether the following polynomials are linearly independent in the vector space P of polynomials: (i) 2, x², x and 2x + 3; (ii) x + 2, x + 1 and 2² - 1.

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Problem 3. Determine whether the following polynomials are linearly independent in the
vector space P of polynomials:
(i) 2, x², x and 2x + 3;
(ii) x + 2, x + 1 and 2² 1.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 3. Determine whether the following polynomials are linearly independent in the vector space P of polynomials: (i) 2, x², x and 2x + 3; (ii) x + 2, x + 1 and 2² 1.
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