Image of a linear transformation

In summary, the question asks if the image of a parallelogram P in the first quadrant under an invertible linear transformation T from R2 to R2 is also a parallelogram. The answer is yes, as linear transformations preserve parallel lines and do not map different points to the same point. This applies to P regardless of the specific points it contains.
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Homework Statement


Let T be an invertible linear transformation from R2 to R2. Let P be a parallelogram in R2. Is the image of P a parallelogram as well? Explain.

P is a parallelogram in the first quadrant without any specified points.



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The Attempt at a Solution


I'm not sure how to begin when the points are not specified. Any hints?
 
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Linear transformation map straight lines into straight lines. Since this linear transformation is invertible, it does NOT map different points to the same point so it maps the four different lines forming the parallelogram into four different lines: it maps quadrilaterals into quadrilaterals. Further, because a linear transformation acts on vectors, not points, it maps parallel vectors into parallel vectors.
 
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Thank you so much for the explanation, HallsofIvy!
 

Related to Image of a linear transformation

1. What is an image of a linear transformation?

The image of a linear transformation is the set of all possible outputs when the transformation is applied to all possible inputs. It is also known as the range or codomain of the linear transformation.

2. How is the image of a linear transformation related to the domain?

The image of a linear transformation is a subset of the codomain, which is the set of all possible outputs for the given domain. This means that the image is determined by the values of the domain that are transformed by the linear transformation.

3. Can the image of a linear transformation be larger than the domain?

Yes, it is possible for the image of a linear transformation to be larger than the domain. This can happen when the transformation maps multiple elements from the domain to the same element in the codomain, creating a larger image.

4. What is the difference between the image and the kernel of a linear transformation?

The image of a linear transformation is the set of all possible outputs, while the kernel is the set of all inputs that are mapped to the zero vector in the codomain. In other words, the kernel is the set of all inputs that result in an output of zero.

5. How can I find the image of a linear transformation?

To find the image of a linear transformation, you can apply the transformation to all possible inputs in the domain and observe the resulting outputs. Alternatively, you can use linear algebra techniques to find the basis for the image and then determine all possible combinations of the basis vectors to form the image.

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