Linear Algebra Change Matrices: Seems too simple

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Homework Statement


EDIT: There turns out to be a problem with the question, that's why it wasn't working. If anyone sees it they're just going to get confused, so I'm taking it off.

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Never heard of "CA(v)", but if it's what you defined it to be, this looks correct.
 
Oh, well maybe I should give the definition! That probably would have been a good idea, haha.

A is an ordered basis in Rn and A = {e1, ... en}

v is a vector in Rn, and v = v1e1 + ... + vnen for some numbers v1 ... vn.

Then CA(v) = [v1 ... vn]T.
 
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