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The discussion focuses on proving that the image subspace R(T) of a linear transformation T: V --> V is T-invariant. The key steps outlined include demonstrating that for any vector x in R(T), there exists a vector u in V such that x = T(u). Consequently, applying T to x results in T(x) being in R(T), confirming that R(T) is indeed T-invariant. This proof is essential for understanding the properties of linear transformations in vector spaces.

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Hello Emeril,

Follow the steps
\begin{aligned}
x\in T(V)&\Rightarrow \exists u\in V:x=T(u)\\&\Rightarrow T(x)=T(T(u))\\&\Rightarrow T(x)\in T(V)\\&\Rightarrow T(V)\mbox{ is } T\mbox{-invariant}
\end{aligned}
 

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