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Invariant points and linesEdexcel A-Level Further Maths: Mind map

Invariant points
Invariant lines

Invariant points and lines

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Through the origin
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Exam questions on Invariant points and lines

  1. The matrix A=(3−210)\mathbf{A}=\begin{pmatrix}3&-2\\ 1&0\end{pmatrix} represents a linear transformation of the plane.
    Find the coordinates of all the invariant points of the transformation.2 marks
  2. The matrix M=(2003)\mathbf{M}=\begin{pmatrix}2&0\\ 0&3\end{pmatrix} represents a linear transformation of the plane.
    Find the equations of all the invariant lines through the origin.2 marks
  3. The matrix B=(4213)\mathbf{B}=\begin{pmatrix}4&2\\ 1&3\end{pmatrix} represents a linear transformation of the plane.
    Show that the invariant lines through the origin of the form y=mxy=mx satisfy 2m2+m−1=02m^2+m-1=0.3 marks
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