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Prove Vector Space Properties Using Vector Space Axioms

Using the axiom of a vector space, prove the following properties.
Let V be a vector space over R. Let u,v,wV.
(a) If u+v=u+w, then v=w.
(b) If v+u=w+u, then v=w.
(c) The zero vector 0 is unique.
(d) For each vV, the additive inverse v is unique.
(e) 0v=0 for every vV, where 0R is the zero scalar.
(f) a0=0 for every scalar a.
(g) If av=0, then a=0 or v=0.
(h) (1)v=v.
The first two properties are called the cancellation law.

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