How this defines a linear transformation

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The discussion revolves around defining a linear transformation F from the sum of two subspaces U and W of a linear space V, given two linear transformations S and T that coincide on the intersection of U and W. Participants explore the implications of this definition and the challenges involved in constructing F.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes defining the linear transformation F as F = S + T, but raises a concern that this leads to F = 2S for elements in the intersection U ∩ W.
  • Another participant questions whether it is possible to define such a linear transformation, seeking clarification on the construction of F.
  • A later reply suggests considering concepts of direct sums and complements of subspaces as potentially relevant to the discussion.

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Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the definition of the linear transformation F, and multiple viewpoints regarding its construction and properties remain present.

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The discussion includes assumptions about the properties of linear transformations and the nature of the subspaces involved, but these assumptions are not fully explored or resolved.

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Admit that V is a linear space about \mathbb{R} and that U and W are subspaces of V. Suppose that S: U \rightarrow Y and T: W \rightarrow Y are two linear transformations that satisfy the property:

(\forall x \in U \cap W) S(x)=T(x)

Define a linear transformation F: U+W \rightarrow Y that matches with S for values in U and matches with T with values in W.

My thought is to choose the linear transformation F=S+T because it will be the union of both transformation, right? But we have the problem that when our objects are in the intersection of both space we will get to F = 2S instead of S
 
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Granger said:
Admit that ##V## is a linear space about ##\mathbb{R}## and that U and W are subspaces of V. Suppose that ##S: U \rightarrow Y## and ##T: W \rightarrow Y## are two linear transformations that satisfy the property:
##(\forall x \in U \cap W)\ S(x)=T(x)##
Define a linear transformation ##F##: ## U+W \rightarrow Y## that matches with S for values in U and matches with T with values in W.

Are you asking whether it is possible to define such a linear transformaton ?

My thought is to choose the linear transformation ##F=S+T## because it will be the union of both transformation, right? But we have the problem that when our objects are in the intersection of both space we will get to F = 2S instead of S
 
Hello Stephen!

Thanks, I edited my question.

No, I know it's possible to define the linear transformation I'm asking what should be the linear transformation and how can I get there :)
 
Do you know about direct sums, and complements of subspaces?
 

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