Endomorphism and Basis: Solving for the Pooled/Associate Matrix

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The discussion focuses on solving a mathematical problem involving an endomorphism defined by the expression f(x_1, x_2, x_3) = (x_2 + x_3, x_1 + x_3, x_2 - x_1). Key tasks include identifying the pooled or associate matrix relative to a given basis, determining invariant vectors of the endomorphism, and distinguishing the kernel and image in both parametric and Cartesian forms. The hints provided emphasize the importance of matrix multiplication and solving systems of equations to derive the required components.

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Homework Statement



Be [PLAIN]http://www.rinconmatematico.com/latexrender/pictures/c2360a03b1cf0052b79abfea8051d3da.png a base of http://www.rinconmatematico.com/latexrender/pictures/04065df7a06e6b7aedfd0b0519dd0736.png .[/URL] And be f a defined endomorphism by the expression [PLAIN]http://www.rinconmatematico.com/latexrender/pictures/415bffa5b3f9433f176071c3ce93a0ec.png:

a) Identify the pooled?/associate? matrix referred to the base B.
b) Identify the invariant vectors of f.
c) Distinguish the kernel and the image in parametric and cartesian way.

Homework Equations



[PLAIN]http://www.rinconmatematico.com/latexrender/pictures/c2360a03b1cf0052b79abfea8051d3da.png
http://www.rinconmatematico.com/latexrender/pictures/415bffa5b3f9433f176071c3ce93a0ec.png

The Attempt at a Solution



The paragraph a is the only one that I have some idea of how to solve it, and I made a solution, although I do not know if it is right:

a)

http://www.rinconmatematico.com/latexrender/pictures/6e396661515df828a2c2316f129c683d.png


The b and c, how could I solve them?.
 
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The vector input in f is linear combination of the basis (and so is the output vector because its an endomorphism).
think f like this:
f(x_1, x_2, x_3) = (x_2 + x_3, x_1 + x_3, x_2 - x_1)

Hints:
a) multiply A by (x_1, x_2, x_3) and verify results
b) if Av = v then v has to be a combination of the columns of A
c1) you get the image from the muliplying A by a input, say (x_1, x_2, x_3), check a) :rolleyes:
c2) you get the kernel from knowing which vectors v get f(v) = \bar{0}, solve the system.
 

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