Finding the Standard Matrix A of a Linear Transformation T

In summary, the given problem deals with a linear transformation T from R3 to R3 and provides information about how T transforms specific vectors. The task is to find the standard matrix of T and determine whether it is one to one and onto. The solution involves setting up a system of equations and using row reduction to find the corresponding entries for the standard matrix.
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Homework Statement



Let T be a linear transformation from R3 to R3. Suppose T transforms (1,1,0) ,(1,0,1) and (0,1,1) to (1,1,1) (0,1,3) and (3,4,0) respectively.

Find the standard matrix of T and determine whether T is one to one and if T is onto

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The Attempt at a Solution


taking a 3x3 matrix entries [x1,x2,x3;x4,x5,x6] and multiply that by a 3x3 matrix with entries [1,1,0;1,0,1;0,1,1] and set that equal to a matrix with entries [1,0,3;1,1,4;1,3,0] and then got a system of equations from there by multiplying the left side out. And then set up an augmented matrix and used row reduction to find corresponding entries for A?
 
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If you call:


[itex]
V_1= \begin{pmatrix} 1\\1\\0\end{pmatrix},
V_2= \begin{pmatrix} 1\\0\\1\end{pmatrix},
V_3= \begin{pmatrix} 0\\1\\1\end{pmatrix}\\
B_1=\begin{pmatrix} 1\\1\\1\end{pmatrix},
B_2=\begin{pmatrix} 0\\1\\3\end{pmatrix},
B_3=\begin{pmatrix} 3\\4\\0\end{pmatrix}
[/itex]
Then you may write that

[itex]
T\cdot\left ( V_1 V_2 V_3\right) = \left ( B_1 B_2 B_3 \right )
[/itex]
Observe a few things about [itex]\left ( V_1 V_2 V_3\right)[/itex] and you should be on your way to finding the solution.
 

Related to Finding the Standard Matrix A of a Linear Transformation T

1. What is a standard matrix A of a linear transformation T?

A standard matrix A of a linear transformation T is a matrix representation of the transformation T that maps the standard basis vectors in the domain to the corresponding standard basis vectors in the range. It is used to easily perform calculations and analyze the properties of the linear transformation.

2. How do you find the standard matrix A of a linear transformation T?

The standard matrix A of a linear transformation T can be found by applying the transformation T to the standard basis vectors in the domain and writing the resulting vectors as columns in a matrix. The resulting matrix will be the standard matrix A of the linear transformation T.

3. Why is finding the standard matrix A of a linear transformation T important?

Finding the standard matrix A of a linear transformation T is important because it allows for easier calculations and analysis of the transformation. It also provides a way to compare different linear transformations and determine if they are equivalent.

4. Can the standard matrix A of a linear transformation T be used to determine if the transformation is invertible?

Yes, the standard matrix A of a linear transformation T can be used to determine if the transformation is invertible. If the standard matrix A is invertible, then the transformation T is also invertible. This is because an invertible matrix represents a bijective linear transformation.

5. Are there any other methods for finding the standard matrix A of a linear transformation T?

Yes, there are other methods for finding the standard matrix A of a linear transformation T. One method is to use the change of basis formula, which involves transforming the standard basis vectors to a different basis and then finding the standard matrix A in the new basis. Another method is to use the coordinate vector representation, which involves representing the transformation as a system of equations and solving for the coefficients of the standard matrix A.

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