Basis, dimension, and coordinates

Problem

In R3\mathbb{R}^3, let v1=(1,0,1)v_1 = (1,0,1), v2=(0,1,1)v_2 = (0,1,1), and v3=(1,1,2)v_3 = (1,1,2). Determine a basis and dimension for their span. Express x=(2,3,5)x = (2,3,5) in your chosen basis.

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Since v3=v1+v2v_3 = v_1 + v_2, the set {v1,v2}\{v_1,v_2\} is a basis and the span has dimension 22. Since x=2v1+3v2x = 2v_1 + 3v_2, its coordinates in that basis are (2,3)(2,3).

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