Vector subspace and linear transformation

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X ={(x1,x2,x2 −x1,3x2):x1,x2 ∈R}
f(x1,x2,x2 −x1,3x2)=(x1,x1,0,3x1)
1. Find a basis for X.
2. Find dim X.
3. Find ker f and I am f
4. Find bases for ker f and I am f
5. Is f a bijection? Why?
6. Find a diagonal matrix for f.

My attempt:
1. (1, 1, 0, 3) and (1, 2, 1, 6)
2. Dim X = 2
3. Ker f = 0, I am f = X
4. (0,0,0,0)
5. I guess no, but do not know how to explain
6. No idea
 
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