How Do You Find \left\langle\psi|a_1\right\rangle in Matrix Representation?

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Homework Statement



This is quite a long problem, and I have most of it figured out, but I am getting stuck on the very last part of the problem. My problem is I do not understand how to find \left\langle\psi|a_1\right\rangle in the very last line. Is \left\langle\psi|a_1\right\rangle=(\left\langle a_1|\psi\right\rangle)^*

Homework Equations



In a given basis \left\langle a^{(i)}\right|, operators are represented by A_{i,j}=\left\langle a^{(j)}|A|a^{(i)}\right\rangle

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oh dang. this doesn't recognize braket package! just one sec
 
ok. so sorry for posting so much stuff. but this is the only part of the question I cannot figure out and I do not have a chance to talk to anyone before the mid term. so if someone would take the time to look at it I would be very greatful.
 
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