Proving Finite-Dimensional Linear Transformations in Vector Spaces

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If V is a finite-dimensional vector space with a basis of n elements, the space of all linear transformations on V can be represented using n x n matrices. Each linear transformation corresponds to a unique matrix, and the dimension of the space of linear transformations is n^2. This is derived from the fact that each entry in the matrix can be independently chosen from the field over which the vector space is defined. Thus, the space of linear transformations on a finite-dimensional vector space is also finite-dimensional, with a dimension of n^2. The discussion emphasizes the relationship between the basis of V and the structure of linear transformations.
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Prove that if V is a finite-dimensional vector space, then the space of all linear transformations on V is finite-dimensional, and find its dimension.

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hi popitar! :smile:

hint: if V has a basis e1, … en then how would you list the linear transformations on V ? :wink:
 
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