Standard Matrix A for Linear Transformation T: R^3 to R^4

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The discussion revolves around finding the standard matrix for a linear transformation T from \(\mathbb{R}^3\) to \(\mathbb{R}^4\). The transformation is defined by specific equations that relate the input vector to the output vector.

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  • Participants express confusion regarding the correct representation of the transformation using matrices. There are attempts to clarify the relationship between the transformation and the standard matrix, with some questioning the completeness of the provided information.

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Some participants have provided feedback on the original poster's work, noting a potential error in the matrix equality. There is ongoing exploration of how to properly express the transformation in matrix form, with suggestions for correcting the approach.

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Participants mention feeling lost due to the complexity of the text and the lack of supplementary material. There is an acknowledgment of a missing component in the matrix representation that needs addressing.

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Linear transformation T:\,\mathbb{R}^3\,\to\,\mathbb{R}^4

Find the standard matrix A for T

<br /> T\left(x_1,x_2,x_3\right)\,=\,\left(x_1 + x_2 + x_3, x_2 + x_3, 3x_1 + x_2, 2x_2 + x_3\right)<br />

<br /> \mathbf{v}\,=\,\begin{bmatrix}<br /> x_1\\<br /> x_2\\<br /> x_3<br /> \end{bmatrix}\,\,\,\,T\left(\mathbf{v}\right)\,=\,T\,\begin{bmatrix}<br /> x_1\\<br /> x_2\\<br /> x_3<br /> \end{bmatrix}\,=\,\begin{bmatrix}<br /> x_1 + x_2 + x_3\\<br /> x_2 + x_3\\<br /> 3x_1 + x_2\\<br /> 2x_2 + x_3<br /> \end{bmatrix}\,=\,\begin{bmatrix}<br /> 1 &amp; 1 &amp; 1\\<br /> 0 &amp; 1 &amp; 1\\<br /> 3 &amp; 1 &amp; 0\\<br /> 0 &amp; 2 &amp; 1<br /> \end{bmatrix}<br />Is that correct? I feel like I'm just walking down a blind alley with this problem. The text is sort of convoluted in this section and I can't seem to find any supplementary material that I feel is helpful.

Thanks.
 
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mateomy said:
Linear transformation T:\,\mathbb{R}^3\,\to\,\mathbb{R}^4

Find the standard matrix A for T

<br /> T\left(x_1,x_2,x_3\right)\,=\,\left(x_1 + x_2 + x_3, x_2 + x_3, 3x_1 + x_2, 2x_2 + x_3\right)<br />

<br /> \mathbf{v}\,=\,\begin{bmatrix}<br /> x_1\\<br /> x_2\\<br /> x_3<br /> \end{bmatrix}\,\,\,\,T\left(\mathbf{v}\right)\,=\,T\,\begin{bmatrix}<br /> x_1\\<br /> x_2\\<br /> x_3<br /> \end{bmatrix}\,=\,\begin{bmatrix}<br /> x_1 + x_2 + x_3\\<br /> x_2 + x_3\\<br /> 3x_1 + x_2\\<br /> 2x_2 + x_3<br /> \end{bmatrix}\,=\,\begin{bmatrix}<br /> 1 &amp; 1 &amp; 1\\<br /> 0 &amp; 1 &amp; 1\\<br /> 3 &amp; 1 &amp; 0\\<br /> 0 &amp; 2 &amp; 1<br /> \end{bmatrix}<br />


Is that correct? I feel like I'm just walking down a blind alley with this problem. The text is sort of convoluted in this section and I can't seem to find any supplementary material that I feel is helpful.

Thanks.

Your last = sign has a 4 by 1 matrix equal to a 4 by 3 matrix. You left something out. There doesn't seem to be a question in your post but once you fix that last matrix equality your work looks correct.
 
That's what I'm really confused about. How do you show the transformation with the matrices?
 
You just need the matrix $$
X = \begin{bmatrix}
x_1\\ x_2\\ x_3
\end{bmatrix}$$

column matrix on the right of that last matrix. Then, calling your matrix ##A## you have ##T(X) = AX##
 
Okay, thank you.
 
mateomy said:
Linear transformation T:\,\mathbb{R}^3\,\to\,\mathbb{R}^4

Find the standard matrix A for T

<br /> T\left(x_1,x_2,x_3\right)\,=\,\left(x_1 + x_2 + x_3, x_2 + x_3, 3x_1 + x_2, 2x_2 + x_3\right)<br />

<br /> \mathbf{v}\,=\,\begin{bmatrix}<br /> x_1\\<br /> x_2\\<br /> x_3<br /> \end{bmatrix}\,\,\,\,T\left(\mathbf{v}\right)\,=\,T\,\begin{bmatrix}<br /> x_1\\<br /> x_2\\<br /> x_3<br /> \end{bmatrix}\,=\,\begin{bmatrix}<br /> x_1 + x_2 + x_3\\<br /> x_2 + x_3\\<br /> 3x_1 + x_2\\<br /> 2x_2 + x_3<br /> \end{bmatrix}\,=\,\begin{bmatrix}<br /> 1 &amp; 1 &amp; 1\\<br /> 0 &amp; 1 &amp; 1\\<br /> 3 &amp; 1 &amp; 0\\<br /> 0 &amp; 2 &amp; 1<br /> \end{bmatrix}<br />


Is that correct? I feel like I'm just walking down a blind alley with this problem. The text is sort of convoluted in this section and I can't seem to find any supplementary material that I feel is helpful.

Thanks.

It would have been correct if you had written
T(\mathbf{v}) = \begin{bmatrix}<br /> 1 &amp; 1 &amp; 1\\<br /> 0 &amp; 1 &amp; 1\\<br /> 3 &amp; 1 &amp; 0\\<br /> 0 &amp; 2 &amp; 1<br /> \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix}<br /> x_1\\<br /> x_2\\<br /> x_3<br /> \end{bmatrix}<br />

RGV
 

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