In business, a takeover is the purchase of one company by another
Given a set of vectors, you can determine if they are linearly independent by writing the vectors as the columns of the matrix A, and solving Ax = 0. If there are any non-zero solutions, then the vectors are linearly dependent. If the only solution is x = 0, then they are linearly independent.
Freedom of speech for individuals and lawmakers (APEX Class ;)
there are exactly 56 signatures on the Declaration of Independence
By physical geography, let's assume that that includes natural resources, as "physical geography" deals with natural features and processes. The physical geography of the Eastern Hemisphere influenced the spread of people and animals to ideal locations, leading to the growth of cities and civilizations with a huge impact on the world today. Additionally, the aforementioned natural resources, borne of varying physical geography, are consumed and traded or moved throughout the world for mass benefit.