Math Problem Statement

Write down the matrices that take [x]_B to [x]_C. Let B = {[3 -5], [4 -6]} and C = {[4 5], [6 -7]}.

Solution

The problem asks us to find the matrix that takes the coordinates of a vector xx with respect to basis B\mathcal{B} to the coordinates of xx with respect to basis C\mathcal{C}.

Given Information:

  • The basis B\mathcal{B} consists of the vectors {[35],[46]}\left\{ \begin{bmatrix} 3 \\ -5 \end{bmatrix}, \begin{bmatrix} 4 \\ -6 \end{bmatrix} \right\}.
  • The basis C\mathcal{C} consists of the vectors {[45],[67]}\left\{ \begin{bmatrix} 4 \\ 5 \end{bmatrix}, \begin{bmatrix} 6 \\ -7 \end{bmatrix} \right\}.

Goal:

We need to find the matrix that transforms a vector's coordinates from basis B\mathcal{B} to basis C\mathcal{C}. This involves finding the change-of-basis matrix from B\mathcal{B} to C\mathcal{C}.

Procedure:

  1. Find the matrix representation of the vectors in B\mathcal{B}:
    B={[35],[46]}\mathcal{B} = \left\{ \begin{bmatrix} 3 \\ -5 \end{bmatrix}, \begin{bmatrix} 4 \\ -6 \end{bmatrix} \right\}.

  2. Find the matrix representation of the vectors in C\mathcal{C}:
    C={[45],[67]}\mathcal{C} = \left\{ \begin{bmatrix} 4 \\ 5 \end{bmatrix}, \begin{bmatrix} 6 \\ -7 \end{bmatrix} \right\}.

  3. Express the basis vectors of B\mathcal{B} in terms of the vectors of C\mathcal{C}:
    To do this, we need to solve for the coordinates of each vector in B\mathcal{B} in terms of C\mathcal{C}'s basis vectors. Let the change of basis matrix from B\mathcal{B} to C\mathcal{C} be PBCP_{\mathcal{B} \to \mathcal{C}}. We can set up the system of equations for each vector in B\mathcal{B}.

I will compute this matrix transformation now.The matrix that transforms the coordinates of a vector from basis B\mathcal{B} to basis C\mathcal{C} is:

PBC=[22417.54.5]P_{\mathcal{B} \to \mathcal{C}} = \begin{bmatrix} -22 & -4 \\ 17.5 & 4.5 \end{bmatrix}

This matrix can be used to convert any vector's coordinates in the B\mathcal{B}-basis to its coordinates in the C\mathcal{C}-basis.

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5 Related Questions:

  1. How do you verify a change of basis matrix?
  2. What are the properties of invertible matrices?
  3. Can a vector have more than one coordinate representation depending on the basis?
  4. What is the geometric interpretation of a change of basis?
  5. How do you find the inverse of a matrix?

Tip:

To switch between different bases efficiently, always ensure that both bases are linearly independent. Otherwise, the transformation matrix will not exist.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Change of Basis
Matrix Transformations

Formulas

Change of basis formula: [x]_C = P_{B to C} * [x]_B

Theorems

Theorem of Change of Basis Matrices

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level - Linear Algebra