Is an unspecified matrix invertible?

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The discussion revolves around determining the invertibility of a linear operator T defined on C3, with specific mappings for basis vectors. To establish T's invertibility, it is necessary to show that T is non-singular or onto. One participant suggests that T might map a 3-D space to a 2-D space, indicating a potential lack of invertibility. The conversation highlights the need for a more elegant approach rather than brute force solving the matrix. Ultimately, the key question remains whether T can be proven to be non-singular.
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Homework Statement


Let T be the unique linear operator on C3 for which T_{\epsilon1}=(1,0,i), T_{\epsilon2}=(0,1,1), T_{\epsilon3}=(i,1,0).<br />
Is T invertible?
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If we show T is non singular or T is onto, then this would imply T is invertible.

The Attempt at a Solution


I don't really know where to start, I thought about trying to brute force solve the matrix T but I am quite sure there is a more elegant way and hoping someone can give me a kick in that direction.
 
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Assuming the scalars for this vector space are the complex numbers, I think Te_1 is a linear combination of Te_2 and Te_3. If that's correct then you can show that T maps a 3-D space to a 2-D space.
 
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