Math Problem Statement

Given a basis C in R^n and a vector [x]_C with its coordinates relative to the basis C, what is the vector x in the standard basis?

Solution

In this image, we are given a basis CC of Rn\mathbb{R}^n and a vector [x]C[\vec{x}]_C with its coordinates relative to the basis CC. Our task is likely to find the vector x\vec{x} in the standard basis of Rn\mathbb{R}^n using the given information.

Information given:

  • Basis C={(2201),(1300),(2111),(3200)}C = \left\{ \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 2 \\ 0 \\ -1 \end{pmatrix}, \begin{pmatrix} -1 \\ -3 \\ 0 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix}, \begin{pmatrix} 2 \\ 1 \\ 1 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}, \begin{pmatrix} -3 \\ 2 \\ 0 \\ 0 \end{pmatrix} \right\} is a set of four vectors in Rn\mathbb{R}^n.
  • The vector [x]C=(1432)[\vec{x}]_C = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -4 \\ -3 \\ -2 \end{pmatrix} represents the coordinates of x\vec{x} in the basis CC.

To find:

We are tasked with finding the vector x\vec{x} in the standard basis. We use the relationship: x=C[x]C\vec{x} = C [\vec{x}]_C where CC is the matrix whose columns are the basis vectors, and [x]C[\vec{x}]_C is the coordinate vector in this basis.

Let me write down the necessary steps:

  1. Construct the matrix CC from the basis vectors.
2 & -1 & 2 & -3 \\ 2 & -3 & 1 & 2 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & 0 \\ -1 & 0 & 1 & 0 \end{pmatrix}$$ 2. Multiply the matrix $$C$$ by the coordinate vector $$[\vec{x}]_C = \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -4 \\ -3 \\ -2 \end{pmatrix}$$. I will now calculate this for you. $$\vec{x} = C \cdot [\vec{x}]_C = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & -1 & 2 & -3 \\ 2 & -3 & 1 & 2 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 & 0 \\ -1 & 0 & 1 & 0 \end{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix} 1 \\ -4 \\ -3 \\ -2 \end{pmatrix}$$ Let me proceed with the multiplication:The vector $$\vec{x}$$ in the standard basis is: $$\vec{x} = \begin{pmatrix} 6 \\ 7 \\ -3 \\ -4 \end{pmatrix}$$ Would you like more details or have any other questions on this? Here are five related questions you might want to explore further: 1. How do we verify if a set of vectors forms a valid basis in $$\mathbb{R}^n$$? 2. What are the properties of a coordinate transformation matrix? 3. How can you find the inverse of a matrix if you want to switch back from the standard basis to the new basis? 4. How do we check if a matrix is invertible? 5. What is the geometric interpretation of changing bases? **Tip:** When working with coordinate transformations, always ensure that the basis you are using is linearly independent to guarantee a unique transformation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Coordinate Transformation
Vector Spaces

Formulas

x = C * [x]_C
Matrix multiplication formula for transforming coordinates

Theorems

Change of basis theorem
Linear transformation properties

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Linear Algebra)