MHB Solve *-Algebra Problem: $\sigma(\lambda{e}-x)=\lambda-\sigma(x)$

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The discussion focuses on proving the relationship between the spectrum of an element in a *-algebra and a linear transformation involving a scalar. Specifically, it states that for a *-algebra X with identity e and a complex number λ, the equation σ(λe - x) = λ - σ(x) holds true. The proof hinges on the condition that v is in σ(λe - x) if and only if (λ - v)e - x is invertible. This condition is equivalent to λ - v being in the spectrum of x, thereby confirming the stated relationship. The discussion provides a clear mathematical reasoning for the transformation of spectra in this context.
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Let $X$ be a *-algebra with identity $e$, and let $e\in{X}$, $\lambda\in\mathbb{C}$. Can somebody show me how $\sigma(\lambda{e}-x)=\lambda-\sigma(x)$, where $\sigma(x)$ is the spectrum of an element.

Thanks in advance.
 
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$v\in\sigma(\lambda e-x)$ if and only if $(\lambda-v)e-x$ is invertible, that is if and only if $\lambda-v\in\sigma(x)$, which gives the result.
 
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