8. Let R2x2 be the vector space of 2 x 2 real matrices. A basis for R2x2 is 0 1 |0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Let f : R2x2 → R be a linear transformation such that f(I2) = 2 and f(AB) = f(BA) for any A, B E R²×2. Use the above basis to prove that f(A) = a1,1 + a2,2 for any matrix A E R2X2.

Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction
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Author:David Poole
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Chapter3: Matrices
Section3.6: Introduction To Linear Transformations
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8. Let R2x2 be the vector space of 2 x 2 real matrices. A basis for R²x2 is
1 0
0 1
0 0
1
Let f : R2x2 → R be a linear transformation such that f(I2) = 2 and f(AB) = f(BA) for any
A, B E R²x2. Use the above basis to prove that f(A) = a1,1 + a2,2 for any matrix A E R²X².
Transcribed Image Text:8. Let R2x2 be the vector space of 2 x 2 real matrices. A basis for R²x2 is 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 Let f : R2x2 → R be a linear transformation such that f(I2) = 2 and f(AB) = f(BA) for any A, B E R²x2. Use the above basis to prove that f(A) = a1,1 + a2,2 for any matrix A E R²X².
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