MHB Showing the Dual Basis is a basis

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I am working through a book with my professor and we read a section on the dual space, $V^*$.
It gives the basis dual to the basis of $V$ and proves that this is in fact a basis for $V^*$.
Characterized by $\alpha^i(e_j)=\delta_j^i$

I understand the proof given. But he said a different statement...
If $T: V \rightarrow \Bbb{R}$ is linear, then there is a vector $t$ so that $T(u)=<t,u>$. ($<\cdot, \cdot>$ is the inner product)

He said this is equivalent to showing that the dual basis forms a basis, and that it can be proven using the Gram-Schmidt process. I was wondering what that proof looks like? Even just an outline... I don't need all the details.
 
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Hi joypav,

The result your advisor mentioned is the Riesz representation theorem. There are many books, websites, and papers that you can look to for its statement and proof. Have a look at one and feel free to follow up with any questions.
 
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