Linear Transformations: im(S+T) subset of im(S) + im(T)

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Homework Statement



Let V be an n-dimensional vector space over R, and let S and T be linear transformations from V to V.

(i) Show that im(S+T) [tex]\subseteq[/tex] im(S) + im(T)
(ii) Show that r(ST) [tex]\leq[/tex] min(r(S),r(T)), and that n(ST) [tex]\leq[/tex] n(S) + n(T)

Homework Equations



none that i can think of

The Attempt at a Solution



I'm pretty much stuck at the start and could really use and hints or guidance to get me on the right track
 
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i'd start with the definetion of the image as the column space of a matrix