SOLUTION: If vector u and vector v are in R^m, then -u is in span {vector u, vector v}. True or false? and why? Thanks for your help!

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Question 964562: If vector u and vector v are in R^m, then -u is in span {vector u, vector v}. True or false? and why? Thanks for your help!
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Yes, because the zero vector is also in the span and,
u%2B%28-u%29=0
So -u is also in the span.