Exercise 108Linear algebra › Linear mapsL1Added 3 Nov 2026
Computing a kernel
#kernel#linear map#basis
Statement
Let be defined by . Compute .
Hint
Solve .
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Solution
System.
From the first equation, ; from the second, . The third equation then reads , which is automatically satisfied (it is the sum of the first two).
Kernel.
Check. .
Conclusion. is the line spanned by . In particular is not injective.