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MATH 01210 · Linear Algebra

MATH 01210 · Linear maps & eigenstuff

Matrix of a linear transformation

Definition

A linear map T:Rⁿ→Rᵐ satisfies T(u+v)=T(u)+T(v) and T(cu)=cT(u). Relative to standard bases, T(x)=Ax for A whose columns are T(eⱼ).

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Composition of maps ↔ matrix multiplication.

Change of basis: A = P B P⁻¹ style relationships for similar matrices.

Kernel and image of T match null and column spaces of A.

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  1. 1.Find matrix of T(x,y)=(x+y, 2x) on R².