Math Problem Statement

Solve the above problem.

Define the transformation T: R^4 -> R^3 by T(x) = Ax, where A is a 3x4 matrix, and find a vector x such that T(x) = [20, 15, 100].

Solution

The image appears to involve a linear transformation problem. Let me break down the steps to solve it.

  1. Problem Statement: The task is to define a transformation T:R4R3T: \mathbb{R}^4 \to \mathbb{R}^3 by T(x)=AxT(\mathbf{x}) = A\mathbf{x}, where AA is a 3×43 \times 4 matrix, and find a vector x\mathbf{x} such that T(x)T(\mathbf{x}) equals a given vector.

  2. Matrix AA: The matrix AA given in the image is:

    2 & -1 & -3 & 2 \\ 3 & 4 & -2 & -3 \\ 5 & -2 & 4 & -1 \end{pmatrix}$$
  3. Vector T(x)T(\mathbf{x}): The equation Ax=(2015100)A\mathbf{x} = \begin{pmatrix} 20 \\ 15 \\ 100 \end{pmatrix} is given. We need to solve for x\mathbf{x}.

  4. Method: Solve the system of linear equations Ax=bA\mathbf{x} = \mathbf{b}, where b=(2015100)\mathbf{b} = \begin{pmatrix} 20 \\ 15 \\ 100 \end{pmatrix}.

I will now calculate the solution for x\mathbf{x}.The solution to the system Ax=bA\mathbf{x} = \mathbf{b} is the vector:

x=(14.414.954.470.18)\mathbf{x} = \begin{pmatrix} 14.41 \\ -4.95 \\ 4.47 \\ -0.18 \end{pmatrix}

This is the vector x\mathbf{x} such that T(x)=Ax=(2015100)T(\mathbf{x}) = A\mathbf{x} = \begin{pmatrix} 20 \\ 15 \\ 100 \end{pmatrix}.

Do you need further details, or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. How do we know that the matrix equation Ax=bA\mathbf{x} = \mathbf{b} has a solution?
  2. What methods can be used to solve systems of linear equations like this?
  3. Can we check if Ax=bA\mathbf{x} = \mathbf{b} by performing matrix multiplication?
  4. What does the least squares solution mean in this context?
  5. How does the rank of matrix AA affect the solution?

Tip: Always check the rank of a matrix to determine if a unique solution exists or if the system has infinitely many solutions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Linear Transformations
Matrix Multiplication
System of Linear Equations

Formulas

T(x) = Ax
Ax = b (where A is a matrix and x, b are vectors)

Theorems

Existence and Uniqueness Theorem for Linear Systems
Rank Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level