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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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Suppose that T : R^4 → R^4 is a linear map such that T(e1 - e2) = e1, T(e2 - e3) = e2, T(e3 - e4) = e3, and T(e4 + e1) = e4. Find the matrix of T.

Learn how to find the matrix representation of the linear transformation T : R^4 → R^4. Given T(e1 - e2) = e1, T(e2 - e3) = e2, T(e3 - e4) = e3, and T(e4 + e1) = e4, we explore the matrix of T by solving the system of equations derived from the transformation properties. Ideal for students studying linear algebra at an undergraduate level.

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