Basis of Image of Linear Transformation

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The linear transformation F: R^3 --> R, defined by F(x,y,z) = 3x - 2y + z, has an image dimension of 1. The kernel dimension is calculated as dim(ker F) = 2, leading to the conclusion that dim(Im F) = 1 using the theorem dim(V) = dim(Ker F) + dim(Im F). The basis for the image of F is represented by the vector (1), confirming that Im(F) = R.

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Homework Statement



Given a linear transformation F: R^3 --> R, F(x,y,z) = 3x-2y+z, find I am (F) and dim (Im (F))



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I have found that dim(ker F) = 2 and from the theorem dim (V) = dim (Ker F) + dim (Im F), I know dim (V) = 3, so dim (Im F) = 1.


The Attempt at a Solution



Im (F) = {F(x,y,z) | (x,y,z) inside R^3}
= (3x2y+z | x, y, z inside R}
= {R}
= L(1)

The vector (1) forms the basis for the image of F. Dim (Im F) = 1.

Is this the correct solution? It seems correct to me, since (1) is the standard basis for the vector space R.

Thanks.
 
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Quite correct. You didn't even need to use the theorem. F(0,0,z)=z. It's pretty clear from that that Im(F)=R, right? And dim(R)=1.
 

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