Assume T: R^m to R^n is a matrix transformation with matrix A.  Prove that if columns of A are linearly independent, then T is one-to-one.  Hint: Remember that matrix transformations satisfy the linearity properties.

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Assume T: R^m to R^n is a matrix transformation with matrix A. 

Prove that if columns of A are linearly independent, then T is one-to-one. 

Hint: Remember that matrix transformations satisfy the linearity properties. 

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