We are given a linear map $T : \mathbb{R}^4 \to \mathbb{R}^4$, and the action of $T$ on some specific linear combinations of the standard basis vectors $e_1, e_2, e_3, e_4$ of $\mathbb{R}^4$. We need to find the matrix of $T$.

The information provided is:

$T(e_1 - e_2) = e_1, \quad T(e_2 - e_3) = e_2, \quad T(e_3 - e_4) = e_3, \quad T(e_4 + e_1) = e_4.$

To find the matrix of $T$, we can express the action of $T$ on each of the standard basis vectors $e_1, e_2, e_3, e_4$.

Step-by-Step Solution

1. Use the given transformations to express the basis vectors:

   • From $T(e_1 - e_2) = e_1$, we can express: $T(e_1) - T(e_2) = e_1 \implies T(e_1) - T(e_2) = e_1.$
   • From $T(e_2 - e_3) = e_2$, we get: $T(e_2) - T(e_3) = e_2 \implies T(e_2) - T(e_3) = e_2.$
   • From $T(e_3 - e_4) = e_3$, we get: $T(e_3) - T(e_4) = e_3 \implies T(e_3) - T(e_4) = e_3.$
   • From $T(e_4 + e_1) = e_4$, we get: $T(e_4) + T(e_1) = e_4 \implies T(e_4) + T(e_1) = e_4.$

2. Solve the system of equations: We now have the following system: $T(e_1) - T(e_2) = e_1 \quad (1)$ $T(e_2) - T(e_3) = e_2 \quad (2)$ $T(e_3) - T(e_4) = e_3 \quad (3)$ $T(e_4) + T(e_1) = e_4 \quad (4)$

   By solving this system step by step, we can determine the images of $e_1, e_2, e_3, e_4$.

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