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Which of the following linear transformations from R³ to R³ are invertible?

A. Reflection in the origin
B. Trivial transformation (i.e. T(v)=0 for all v)
C. Identity transformation (i.e. T (v)=v for all u)
D. Projection onto the y -axis
E. Rotation about the z -axis
F. Dilation by a factor of 7

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Final answer:

The invertible linear transformations from R³ to R³ are A) Reflection in the origin, C) Identity transformation, E) Rotation about the z-axis, and F) Dilation by a factor of 7.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine whether the given linear transformations from R³ to R³ are invertible, we need to consider each transformation separately:

  • Reflection in the origin: This is an invertible operation because it can be undone by reflecting back through the origin.
  • Trivial transformation (T(v)=0 for all v): This is not invertible because there is no unique pre-image for the zero vector (all vectors map to zero).
  • Identity transformation (T(v)=v for all v): This is certainly invertible because each vector maps to itself.
  • Projection onto the y-axis: This is not invertible because information along the x and z axes is lost during the projection.
  • Rotation about the z-axis: This is an invertible operation since rotations can be reversed by rotating in the opposite direction.
  • Dilation by a factor of 7: Dilation is invertible as long as the factor isn't zero, which in this case, it's 7, so it's invertible.

In summary, transformations A, C, E, and F are invertible.

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