Find the General Expression for a Linear Transformation

In summary, the conversation is discussing how to compute the matrix product of two matrices and provides an example using a matrix calculator. The final answer is shown to be (-r-2s+u, 3s+t+u, 2r+2t-4u, -s).
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I don't quite get this question, how is it done ?
 

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Hi Leanna,

It is asking you to compute the matrix product $$\begin{pmatrix}-1&-2&0&1\\0&3&1&1\\2&0&2&-4\\0&-1&0&0\end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix}r\\s\\t\\u\end{pmatrix}$$
 
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Can you see if answer to first question is (-r, 3s, 2t, u)?

Or is it
Idk how to use latex but it's one matrix
(-r -2s+u)
(3s+t+u)
(2r+2t-4u)
(. -s. )
 
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Leanna said:
Can you see if answer to first question is (-r, 3s, 2t, u)?

Or is it
Idk how to use latex but it's one matrix
(-r -2s+u)
(3s+t+u)
(2r+2t-4u)
(. -s. )

According to an online matrix calculator I found:

\(\displaystyle \left(\begin{array}{c}-1 & -2 & 0 & 1 \\ 0 & 3 & 1 & 1 \\ 2 & 0 & 2 & -4 \\ 0 & -1 & 0 & 0 \end{array}\right)\left(\begin{array}{c}r \\ s \\ t \\ u \end{array}\right)=\left(\begin{array}{c}-r-2s+u \\ 3s+t+u \\ 2r+2t-4u \\ -s \end{array}\right)\quad\checkmark\)
 
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Thanks a lot
 

FAQ: Find the General Expression for a Linear Transformation

What is a linear transformation?

A linear transformation is a mathematical function that maps one vector space to another in a way that preserves the structure of the original space. It is a type of transformation that is characterized by its linearity, meaning that it follows the properties of addition and scalar multiplication.

What is the general expression for a linear transformation?

The general expression for a linear transformation is T(x) = Ax, where T is the transformation function, x is the input vector, and A is the transformation matrix. This expression represents the mapping of the input vector x to a new vector T(x) in a linear manner.

What is the purpose of finding the general expression for a linear transformation?

The purpose of finding the general expression for a linear transformation is to have a mathematical representation of how the transformation is performed. It allows us to easily apply the transformation to any input vector and understand the resulting output vector.

How do you find the general expression for a linear transformation?

To find the general expression for a linear transformation, you need to first determine the transformation matrix A. This can be done by applying the transformation to a set of basis vectors and observing the resulting output vectors. The transformation matrix will then consist of the coefficients of the output vectors. Once the transformation matrix is determined, it can be used to write the general expression, T(x) = Ax.

What are some common types of linear transformations?

Some common types of linear transformations include scaling, rotation, reflection, shearing, and projection. These transformations can be represented by different transformation matrices, and their general expressions can be derived by applying the transformation to the basis vectors.

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