Linear Algebra - Homogenous Coordinates

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The discussion focuses on finding a 3x3 transformation matrix for 2D composite transformations involving translation and reflection about the line x=-3. The user correctly identifies the need for a reflection transformation and proposes a transformation matrix. The proposed matrix for reflection is confirmed as [[1, 0, -3], [0, 1, 0], [0, 0, 1]], which effectively translates the line to the desired position. The user seeks further clarification on the reflection process and its mathematical justification.

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Homework Statement
Find a 3x3 matrix produces the following 2D composites transformation by translation and reflection about the line x=-3

The attempt at a solution

I understand translation but how do you go about doing reflection? I'm guessing for reflection, I need to do a conjugation? So I need to move the line from the origin to x=-3.Do I simply multiply -3 to the standard matrix of the line about x?

I have asked in another site but no one seems to be answering. Any kind of help will be appreciated.
 
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I done a little thinking and is it possible that the transformation for the reflection is the identity multiply the line.

so

1 0 -3 -3
X =
0 1 0 0

thus the transformation matrix for the reflection is

1 0 -3
0 1 0
0 0 1


Can anyone help? I really need the help.
 

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