Mapping a Vector to a Vector Preserving Operations

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The discussion revolves around the concept of mapping vectors while preserving addition and multiplication operations, specifically in the context of linear mappings. Participants clarify that a linear map inherently preserves these operations, making the request for an alternative explanation somewhat contradictory. The conversation highlights confusion regarding the nature of linear mappings and the implications of such transformations on vectors. It emphasizes that while linear mappings can take vectors to new vectors, they do not necessarily remain within the same vector space. Overall, the importance of understanding the fundamental properties of linear mappings is underscored.
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can i know how to map a vector to a vector by preserving the operation if addition and mutiplication ..pls dun use f(x+y)=f(x)+f(y)..
i wan to know how to use in abstract ...
if i do the mapping wat will happens?
 
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Do you mean an isomorphism where addition and the inner-product are preserved?
 
RyozKidz said:
can i know how to map a vector to a vector by preserving the operation if addition and mutiplication ..pls dun use f(x+y)=f(x)+f(y)..
i wan to know how to use in abstract ...
if i do the mapping wat will happens?
I have no idea what your question is! There are many ways to "map a vector to a vector", some linear, others not. Are you specifically talking about linear mappings? What do you mean by "pls dun use f(x+y)= f(x)+ f(y)"? I can interpret that as "please don't use f(x+y)= f(x)+ f(y)" but what's the point in talking about linear mappings if you don't use their basic properties? And, finally, what in the world do you mean by "what will happen"?
 
i wan to know wat is 2 vector is under the linear mapping?
will it become a new vector?
actually how to preserve the addition or mutiplication operation when it is under
linear mapping??
 
The definition of a linear mapping is a map that preserves addition and scalar multiplication, so it doesn't make much sense to ask how you preserve that under a linear map.

A linear map takes vectors to vectors, but not necessarily in the same vector space

I hope this answers your questions; it's not really clear what you're confused about
 
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