Suppose V is finite-dimensional and dim V > 1. Prove that the set of noninvertible operators on V is not a subspace of L(V).

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2 Suppose V is finite-dimensional and dim V > 1. Prove that the set of
noninvertible operators on V is not a subspace of L(V).
Transcribed Image Text:2 Suppose V is finite-dimensional and dim V > 1. Prove that the set of noninvertible operators on V is not a subspace of L(V).
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