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Matrix from visual representation of transformation

Learn how to determine the transformation matrix that has a given effect that is described visually.

Warmup example

Let's practice encoding linear transformations as matrices, as described in the previous article. For instance, suppose we want to find a matrix which corresponds with a 90 rotation.
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The first column of the matrix tells us where the vector [10] goes, and—looking at the animation—we see that this vector lands on [01]. Based on this knowledge, we start filling in our matrix like this:
[0?1?]
For the second column, we ask where the vector [01] lands. Rotating this upward facing vector 90 yields a leftward facing arrow—i.e., the vector [10]—so we can finish writing our matrix as [0110].
Now you try!

Practice problems

Problem 1
What matrix corresponds with the following transformation?
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Problem 2
What matrix corresponds with the following transformation?
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Problem 3
What matrix corresponds with the following transformation?
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Problem 4
What matrix corresponds with the following transformation?
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Problem 5
What matrix corresponds with the following transformation?
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Problem 6
What matrix corresponds with the following transformation?
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