Prove a given transformation exists or not: T: R^4 -> R^5

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The transformation T: R^4 -> R^5 does not exist due to the dimensions of its kernel and image. The kernel, KerT, is spanned by the vectors (0,1,1,0) and (1,1,0,0), giving it a dimension of 2. The image, ImT, is spanned by the vectors (2,3,4,0,0), (1,1,0,0,0), and (0,1,1,0,0), resulting in a dimension of 3. According to the equation dimImT + dimKerT = dimV, 2 + 3 does not equal 4, confirming the non-existence of the transformation.

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Homework Statement


Prove if the following transformation exists or not: T: R^4 -> R^5
where: KerT=Sp{(0,1,1,0),(1,1,0,0)} , ImT=Sp{2,3,4,0,0),(1,1,0,0,0),(0,1,1,0,0)}


Homework Equations


T:V->W
dimImT + dimKerT = dimV


The Attempt at a Solution


I think that the answer is no because dimKerT=2 , dimImT=3 but 2+3 =/= 4.
Is that right? Am I missing something?
Thanks.
 
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