A linear combination involves multiplying vectors by scalars and adding the results. It is the fundamental operation in vector spaces, allowing the construction of new vectors from a given set (basis).
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Span: The set of all linear combinations of a set of vectors is called their span.
Independence: If the only combination that equals zero is when all scalars are zero, the vectors are linearly independent.
Basis: A minimal set of vectors whose span covers the entire space.
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