Orthogonal projection and reflection (matrices)

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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


reflection matrix = 2*projection matrix - Identity matrix

The Attempt at a Solution


Using the above equation, I get that B is the projection matrix and E is the reflection matrix.
Can someone please verify if this is indeed the correct procedure?
 
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Your justification for the projection matrix might need some fleshing out.
The equation for the reflection matrix justifies your choice of E if you can show that B is a projection matrix.