To solve this problem and find the matrix of the linear operator $\tilde{A}_\varphi$ in the new basis $\{\tilde{e}_i\}_{i=1}^3$, we need to follow these steps:

1. Recall the Transformation Formula

The matrix of the operator $\tilde{A}_\varphi$ in the new basis is related to its matrix $A_\varphi$ in the old basis by: $\tilde{A}_\varphi = P^{-1} A_\varphi P,$ where:

• $P$ is the change of basis matrix from the new basis $\{\tilde{e}_i\}$ to the old basis $\{e_i\}$,
• $P^{-1}$ is the inverse of $P$.

2. Find the Change of Basis Matrix $P$

To form $P$, we express the new basis vectors $\tilde{e}_i$ in terms of the old basis $\{e_i\}$. Each column of $P$ consists of the coordinates of $\tilde{e}_i$ with respect to $\{e_1, e_2, e_3\}$. Specifically: [ P = \begin{bmatrix} [\tilde{e}_1]_e & [\tilde{e}_2]_e & [\tilde{e}_3]_e \end{bmatrix}. ]

From the problem: $\tilde{e}_1 = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 2 \\ 5 \end{pmatrix}, \quad \tilde{e}_2 = \begin{pmatrix} -2 \\ 1 \\ 3 \end{pmatrix}, \quad \tilde{e}_3 = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ 7 \\ 9 \end{pmatrix}.$ Thus, $P$ is: $P = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & -2 & 1 \\ 2 & 1 & 7 \\ 5 & 3 & 9 \end{pmatrix}.$

3. Compute $P^{-1}$

We compute the inverse of the $3 \times 3$ matrix $P$: $P = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & -2 & 1 \\ 2 & 1 & 7 \\ 5 & 3 & 9 \end{pmatrix}.$ The inverse $P^{-1}$ can be calculated using standard methods (e.g., row reduction, adjugate formula, or a calculator).

4. Compute $\tilde{A}_\varphi$

Once $P^{-1}$ is determined, we can compute: $\tilde{A}_\varphi = P^{-1} A_\varphi P,$ where $A_\varphi$ is the original matrix given as: $A_\varphi = \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 0 & -1 \\ 2 & -5 & 12 \\ -1 & 2 & -5 \end{pmatrix}.$

5. Substitute and Simplify

• Multiply $P^{-1} A_\varphi P$ step by step.
• Simplify the resulting product to get $\tilde{A}_\varphi$.

Final Step

The resulting matrix $\tilde{A}_\varphi$ is the matrix of the operator in the new basis.

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Related Questions

1. How is the change of basis formula derived?
2. How do you compute the inverse of a $3 \times 3$ matrix?
3. What are the properties of linear operators under a change of basis?
4. How do eigenvalues of a matrix behave under a change of basis?
5. Can the matrix $P$ ever be singular? Why or why not?

Tip:

When changing bases, always verify that the new basis vectors are linearly independent to ensure $P$ is invertible.