How to solve
Two vectors in R² are linearly independent iff they are not scalar multiples iff det ≠ 0.
Steps
- Compute ad − bc.
- Nonzero ⇒ independent; zero ⇒ dependent.
Example
[[1,2],[2,4]]
- det = 0 ⇒ dependent.
Answer: dependent
How to type answers
- Enter independent or dependent
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