Let $f\colon V\to W$ be a surjective linear map between $\mathbb{R}$-vector spaces. Then $f$ admits a right inverse/ section $s$ such that $f\circ s = id_W$.
Is there a way to prove the existence of a right inverse without picking a basis?
Let $f\colon V\to W$ be a surjective linear map between $\mathbb{R}$-vector spaces. Then $f$ admits a right inverse/ section $s$ such that $f\circ s = id_W$.
Is there a way to prove the existence of a right inverse without picking a basis?