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Matrix kernel

Task number: 2510

Let A be a matrix of size m×n over a field K. Show that Ker(A) forms a vector subspace in the arithmetic vector space Kn.

  • Hint

    Use the definition of a matrix kernel and show that the set is closed under summation and product with any element of the field K.

  • Resolution

    Let x,xKer(A), then from the definition Ax=Ax=0, then also A(x+x)=Ax+Ax=0+0=0, and so x+xKer(A).

    Similarly let xKer(A) and aK then we compute A(ax)=a(Ax)=a0=0, and so axKer(A).

    Note that although there are three different multiplications in the first equation, it is possible to change the order in which the product with scalar will be done.

Difficulty level: Easy task (using definitions and simple reasoning)
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