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    Linear Algebra subspace troubles

    So the proof would basically go as follows: 1) Assume U_i \neq U_{i+1}. 2) Then do a proof by contradiction and show that U_i must equal U_{i+1} because U_i is the lowest dimensional subspace.
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    Linear Algebra subspace troubles

    Oh wow, I'm extremely sorry. Been up for over 24 hours doing homework and obviously not thinking correctly. Now I realized that I do need to make k the smallest dimension of any of the subspaces, and then be able to prove that k=k+1=k+2=...=n=... Also, I'm thinking I would show this by...
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    Linear Algebra subspace troubles

    Ok, I believe I figured it out after a couple hours. First I must assume that Uk is not zero dimensional. Then I say that another subspace must be zero dimensional since V is finite dimensional. Then prove that Uk is that subspace. Let me know if I am doing this correctly. Thanks in advance.
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    Linear Algebra subspace troubles

    Homework Statement Let V be a finite dimensional subspace. Let V\supseteqU1\supseteqU2\supseteq...\supseteqUk. Show that there exists k such that Uk=Uk+1=...=Un=...Homework Equations We were also told to assume none of the subspaces are zero dimensional, and to think about how the dimensions...
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    Proving Linear Injectivity in Finite-Dimensional Vector Spaces

    Alright, I finally understand. Thank you both so much for all the help. It has been quite invaluable.
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    Proving Linear Injectivity in Finite-Dimensional Vector Spaces

    I apologize, yes I did mean there exists a linear injective map from V to U. And what I am really trying to figure out is how you prove that there does exist a linear injective map when there are no matrices or sets that have to do with either of vector space.
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    Proving Linear Injectivity in Finite-Dimensional Vector Spaces

    Hey guys, new to the forum but hoping you can help. How do you prove that vector spaces V and U have a linear injective map given V is finite dimensional. I got the linear part but cannot really figure out the injectivity part, although I am thinking that it has to do with the kernel...
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