Math Problem Statement

Let A = [[-4, 2, -5], [3, -4, 0], [-5, 3, -4]] and b = [[-13], [-21], [-126]]. Define the transformation T: R^3 → R^3 by T(x) = A * x = b. Find a vector x whose image under T is b.

Solution

The image shows a linear algebra problem. You are given the matrix AA and the vector bb as:

A=(425340534),b=(1321126)A = \begin{pmatrix} -4 & 2 & -5 \\ 3 & -4 & 0 \\ -5 & 3 & -4 \end{pmatrix}, \quad b = \begin{pmatrix} -13 \\ -21 \\ -126 \end{pmatrix}

The task is to find a vector xx such that:

T(x)=Ax=bT(x) = A x = b

This involves solving the system of linear equations Ax=bA x = b. Let me solve this system and find the vector xx.The solution to the system Ax=bA x = b is the vector:

x=(163.93128.2077.27)x = \begin{pmatrix} 163.93 \\ 128.20 \\ -77.27 \end{pmatrix}

This is the vector xx whose image under the transformation T(x)=AxT(x) = A x is the given vector bb.

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are five related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How can we verify that Ax=bA x = b holds true?
  2. What is the determinant of matrix AA?
  3. What is the rank of the matrix AA?
  4. Can this system of equations be solved using Gaussian elimination?
  5. How would you interpret the linear transformation geometrically?

Tip: Always check if a matrix is invertible before solving a system of equations, as it guarantees a unique solution.

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Matrix Transformation
System of Linear Equations

Formulas

Matrix-vector multiplication: T(x) = A * x
Solving system of linear equations: A * x = b

Theorems

Invertibility Theorem
Matrix Transformation Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

University Level