How to Find Transition Matrices and Vectors in Ordered Bases

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The discussion focuses on finding transition matrices and vectors in ordered bases for R² using matrix P = ((2,1),(5,3)), which serves as the transition matrix from basis B = {(1,2),(1,1)} to basis C = {w(1),w(2)}. The inverse of matrix P is calculated as P⁻¹ = ((3,-1),(-5,2)) to find the transition matrix from C to B. The vectors w(1) and w(2) are derived as w(1) = (3,5) and w(2) = (8,13). Additionally, the vector u is computed from the basis B representation [u]b = (1,2) to yield u = (3,4), while the representation [u]c is determined using the inverse transition matrix.

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Homework Statement



Consider ordered bases B={(1,2),(1,1)} and C={w(1),w(2)} for R^2. Suppose P, a 2 X 2 matrix, P=((2,1),(5,3)) (2,1) and (5,3) being vectors in matrix P. P is the transition matrix from B to C.

a)Find the transition matrix from C to B
b) Find w(1) and w(2)
c) if b =(1,2)((1,2) is a vector.) , read as with subscript B, use P to find c also read as with subscript c. Also find vector u.

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a) Is just taking the inverse of P. P^1-= ((3,-1),(-5,2))
b) w(1)=2*v(1)+v(2)=2*(1,2)+(1,1)=(3,5)
w(2)= 5*v(1)+3*v(2)=5*(1,2)+3*(1,2)=(8,13). v(1) and v(2) are vectors in ordered base B by the way.
c) b=(1,2)=> v(1)+2*v(2)=(3,4)=u. Not sure how to find c , but I think c = P^1-
 
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