5.2a plot linear transformations

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The discussion focuses on finding three specific matrices that represent linear transformations: rotation by $\frac{\pi}{4}$, shear along the x-axis by a factor of k, and reflection by the line $\theta$. Users mentioned attempting to use GeoGebra and Wolfram Alpha (W|A) for visualizing these transformations, but encountered issues with the output not displaying as expected vectors. The shear transformation was explored with k=2, although k=$\sqrt{2}$ was suggested as a potentially better option. The deadline for submission is Friday, emphasizing the urgency of correctly identifying the matrices, their determinants, and eigenvalues.

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ok we are supposed to go to here

Find 3 different matrices that reflect the following transformations, report the matrix, the determinant, and the eigenvalues.

1. Rotation by $\dfrac{\pi}{4}$
2. Shear along $x$ by a factor of $k$
3. Reflection by the line $\theta$

there are some more but the site asked for doesn't return the transformed matrix just a morphed image
also I presume we doing all 3 matrices with just the matrix's used in the site

I tried geogebra and W|A also but the plots didn't look like vectors

anyway this is due on Friday so hope I can get it right. I am sure the answer is relatively simple
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ok here is what I did for shear k=2
probab'y would have been better for $k=\sqrt{2}$

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karush said:
also I presume we doing all 3 matrices with just the matrix's used in the site
I don't understand this phrase. What matrix is used on the site? To me the problem seems to ask to find three separate matrices, their determinants and their eigenvalues.
 

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