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I have to determine the $Matrix F$ which describes f in comparison to the base A(a1,a2,a3,a4), and the matrix B - which describes regarding the basis E=(e1,e2,e3,e4) for $R^4$ That is
$F =a[f]a$
$B=e[f]e$

From a previous calculation, i know that:

$f(x)=(x \cdot a1)a2+(x \cdot a2)a3 +(x \cdot a3)a4$
Where $a1,a2...$ is vectors forming an orthogonal basis $R^4$

But I dont get the meaning of F=a[f]a

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    Could u elaborate how to map on the base? Thanks btw2012-12-27

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I don't understand you notation, but I believe that you want $F:=[f]_A^A$, the matrix of the map $f:(\mathbb{R}^4,A)\to (\mathbb{R}^4,A)$ where $A=\{a_1,\ldots, a_4\}$ is a base for $\mathbb{R}^4$.

Also similar for the other base.

Well, if this is the case, you have to compute $f(a_i)$ (using the definition of $f$) and write it as linear combination of vectors on $A$, that is, $f(a_i)=\sum_{j=1}^4\alpha_{ij}a_j, \quad 1\leq i\leq 4.$ Then you write the matrix $F:=[f]_A^A=\begin{pmatrix}\alpha_{11} & \cdots & \alpha_{41} \\ \vdots & \ddots & \vdots \\ \alpha_{14} & \cdots & \alpha_{44}\end{pmatrix}.$

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    Did i misunderstood what u said man :)?2012-12-28