Linear Algebra: Vector Space

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I am a bit confused how to tell if a set form a subspace. I know the properties just not how to apply them. My question is: Does {(a, 2a, a^2)} form a subspace?

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Does the set $X=\{(a,2a,a^2) | a \in \mathbb R\}$ form a subspace of $\mathbb R^3$?

The answer is no, since it is not closed under multiplication by a scalar

$$(1,2,1) \in X$$ $$2 \cdot (1,2,1) = (2,4,2) \not \in X$$