Transformation T as a projection on a Line

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Homework Statement


T: R^2 --> R^2 given as a projection on the line L = 5x+2y=0
decide matris T?

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The Attempt at a Solution


L= 5,2
X=x1, x2
projL on X = (5x1+2x2)/29 *(5,2)

= 1/29 [25 10
10 4]
is this correct?
 
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Try finding a unit vector along the line L to start.
 
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