Emeril's question at Yahoo Answers (invariant subspace).

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In summary, the question is about proving that the image subspace R(T) is T-invariant, and the suggested steps are to show that for all x in R(T), T(x) also belongs to R(T).
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Hello Emeril,

Follow the steps
\begin{aligned}
x\in T(V)&\Rightarrow \exists u\in V:x=T(u)\\&\Rightarrow T(x)=T(T(u))\\&\Rightarrow T(x)\in T(V)\\&\Rightarrow T(V)\mbox{ is } T\mbox{-invariant}
\end{aligned}
 

Related to Emeril's question at Yahoo Answers (invariant subspace).

1. What is an invariant subspace?

An invariant subspace is a subset of a vector space that is closed under the linear transformations of that space. This means that if a vector is in the subspace, then any linear combination of that vector will also be in the subspace.

2. How is an invariant subspace different from a regular subspace?

An invariant subspace is different from a regular subspace because it is closed under linear transformations, whereas a regular subspace is not necessarily closed under these transformations. This means that an invariant subspace is a more restrictive type of subspace.

3. What is the significance of invariant subspaces in mathematics?

Invariant subspaces have many applications in mathematics, particularly in linear algebra and functional analysis. They are used to study the properties and behavior of linear transformations, and can also be used to simplify complex problems by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable parts.

4. Can you give an example of an invariant subspace?

One example of an invariant subspace is the set of all constant functions in the vector space of continuous functions. Any linear combination of constant functions will still be a constant function, so this subspace is closed under linear transformations.

5. How does Emeril's question relate to invariant subspaces?

Emeril's question at Yahoo Answers is likely about invariant subspaces because he mentions linear transformations and vector spaces. These are key concepts in the study of invariant subspaces, and it is possible that he is seeking clarification or assistance with a problem involving this topic.

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