What Is the Line of Reflection for the Matrix Transformation f(v)?

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The matrix transformation f(v) = |cosx sinx| |sinx -cosx| (v) represents a reflection in a line L through the origin in R^2. To determine the line of reflection, one must identify the fixed points of the transformation f, which occur when f(v) = v. The line of reflection can be derived by analyzing the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the transformation matrix, leading to the conclusion that the line L corresponds to the angle x, where the transformation reflects points across this line.

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f(v) = (the matrix)
|cosx sinx |
|sinx -cosx |(v)

If x is in R and f: R^2 --> R^2
show that f is a reflection in a line L through the origin, and find the line of reflection.

im having trouble figureing this out, i know that i need to find a line L fixed by f, and then to compare the formulas for the reflection --> RL and f.
i just don't know what to do. Thank you.
 
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