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7. Basis for a sum of subspaces

Problem. In $ \mathbb{R}^3$, if $ W_1$ is spanned by $ (1,2,1)$, $ (2,4,2)$, $ (1,3,3)$ and $ W_2$ is spanned by $ (2,7,8)$, and $ (3,8,8)$, find a basis for $ W_1 + W_2$.



Method. Just put these lists together and find a basis, as in Section [*] or Section [*].





Kirby A. Baker 2001-10-17