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The discussion focuses on the proof of a theorem related to isomorphisms in linear algebra. It establishes that an isomorphism is a bijection and outlines two critical properties: a linear injection preserves linear independence, and a linear surjection preserves spanning. These properties confirm that the image of a basis from one vector space under an isomorphism is a basis for another vector space, ensuring both spaces have the same cardinality.

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Hi,

can somebody help me with the following problem:View attachment 1530

Thank you. :)
 

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FilipVz said:
Hi,

can somebody help me with the following problem:View attachment 1530

Thank you. :)

Hi Filipvz, :)

Welcome to MHB! :)

You can find the proof for this theorem >>here<<.
 
Lazy, hazy proof:

An isomorphism is, among other things, a bijection. So all one needs to do is show 2 things:

1) A linear injection preserves linear independence
2) A linear surjection preserves spanning

These two facts together show that the image under our given isomorphism of a basis for the first vector space is a basis for the second space, and since the isomorphism is bijective, they have the same cardinality.
 

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