Finding N(T) and R(T): Solving a Linear Transformation Problem

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The discussion focuses on solving a linear transformation problem involving the transformation T from a vector space V to R². The user seeks assistance in finding a basis for the null space N(T), defined as N(T) = {v ε V | T(v) = 0}. The confusion arises from the specific definition of T and the vector f, which is not clearly provided in the problem statement. The user expresses difficulty in applying previously learned methods to this particular problem.

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Alright this problem has really gotten me confused. I skipped 1 and 2 because I know how to do those, but 3 and 4, I do not.

I think the problem statement is saying the linear transformation transforms the vector space V to R^2. and it's defined by T(f)=...

For 3) find a basis for N(T)

The book defines N(T) as = {v ε V l T(v)=0}
So I must find T such that T(v)=0.


I have no clue how to do this problem. can someone give me a hint?
I've looked at other types of problems where we find a basis for N(T) and those seem easy, but this one just got me confused.

What is f?
 
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pyroknife said:
Alright this problem has really gotten me confused. I skipped 1 and 2 because I know how to do those, but 3 and 4, I do not.

I think the problem statement is saying the linear transformation transforms the vector space V to R^2. and it's defined by T(f)=...

For 3) find a basis for N(T)

The book defines N(T) as = {v ε V l T(v)=0}
So I must find T such that T(v)=0.

I have no clue how to do this problem. can someone give me a hint?
I've looked at other types of problems where we find a basis for N(T) and those seem easy, but this one just got me confused.

What is f?
Where are the problems?

I see none !

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SammyS said:
Where are the problems?

I see none !

SammyS said:
Where are the problems?

I see none !

Oh sorry.
 

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