Is this linearly independent? v_1=(1,-1,0) and v_2=(3,1,-2)?

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anonymous · Answer

When I row reduced I got (1 0 -0.5; 0 1 -0.5) I dont know if that's linearly independent?

anonymous · Answer

I'm suppose to show it's linearly independent but from my matrix it doesn't seem like it. x_3 looks like it's dependent on x_1 and x_2

anonymous · Answer

yes they are independent because one is not a constant multiple  of the other

anonymous · Answer

but there's 3 variables and only 2  vectors?

anonymous · Answer

any ideas estudier?

anonymous · Answer

You are not being asked for a basis for which you would require 3 vectors.

Only to make sure the vectors u have are not parallel which would be the case if one was a scalar multiple of the other.

anonymous · Answer

Haha! Actually I am.. But I have to add the extra vector later but alright I guess you guys are right thanks for your help