Where do the coefficients in this vector equation come from?

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The discussion centers on the origin of coefficients in the vector equation involving vectors x1, x2, x3, and x4. The coefficients 0.5(x1+x3), 0.5(x1-x3), 0.5(x2+x4), and 0.5(x2-x4) are derived from linear combinations of these vectors. The corrected matrix representation is confirmed as [x1, x2, x3, x4] = [1, 1, 0, 0; 0, 0, 1, 1; 1, -1, 0, 0; 0, 0, 1, -1]. Clarifications on notation and potential typos were also addressed to enhance understanding.

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x1 1 1 0 0
x2 0 0 1 1
x3 = 1 + -1 + 0 + 0 Each of these numbers in vertical form are meant to be
x4 0 0 1 -1 vectors

Where do these coefficients come from 0.5(x1+x3) 0.5(x1-x3) 0.5(x2+x4) 0.5(x2=x4)
The first coefficient goes in front of vector one and so on..

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I think you should start from the beginning. Also fix typos.
 
It's impossible to tell what you mean. I presume that you intended to say
\begin{bmatrix}x_1 & x_2 & x_3 & x_4\end{bmatrix}= \begin{bmatrix}1 & 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & -1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & -1\end{bmatrix}
or
\begin{bmatrix}x_1 \\ x_2 \\ x_3 \\ x_4\end{bmatrix}= \begin{bmatrix}1 & 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & -1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & -1\end{bmatrix} But I don't know what "0.5(x1+x3) 0.5(x1-x3) 0.5(x2+x4) 0.5(x2=x4)" is supposed to mean. I presume that last is supposed to be "x2- x4". What were those terms supposed to equal?
 

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