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Frank Day

Frank Day

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2022-07-04

Suppose T : R n R m is a matrix transformation. I want to show that
T ( 0 ) = 0
Since T is a matrix transformation, then for every x R n there exists a unique m × n matrix A such that
T ( x ) = A x
If we let x = 0 , where this zero vector has dimensions n × 1, then
T ( 0 ) = A 0 = 0
where the 0 on the right hand side of the equation is an m × 1 vector.
Hence, every transformation maps the zero vector in R n to the zero vector in R m
Are there any problems with the proof?

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Mekjulleymg

Mekjulleymg

Beginner2022-07-05Added 14 answers

It seems that you've simply restated the question. You are asked to show that T ( 0 ) = 0 where T is given by T ( x ) = A x. To do so you must justify why A 0 = 0
You have several options, but the best by far is to use the linearity of T.
Note that T ( 0 ) = T ( 0 0 ) = T ( 0 ) T ( 0 ) = 0
and you're done!
This is a great example of why abstraction is useful.

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