Combined transformation matrix product

A question is this type if and only if it asks to find the matrix representing a sequence of two or more transformations by computing a matrix product.

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Edexcel F1 2022 January Q5
8 marks Standard +0.3
5. $$\mathbf { P } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } \frac { 1 } { 2 } & - \frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 } \\ \frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 } & \frac { 1 } { 2 } \end{array} \right)$$ The matrix \(\mathbf { P }\) represents the transformation \(U\)
  1. Give a full description of \(U\) as a single geometrical transformation. The transformation \(V\), represented by the \(2 \times 2\) matrix \(\mathbf { Q }\), is a reflection in the line \(y = - x\)
  2. Write down the matrix \(\mathbf { Q }\) The transformation \(U\) followed by the transformation \(V\) is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { R }\)
  3. Determine the matrix \(\mathbf { R }\) The transformation \(W\) is represented by the matrix \(3 \mathbf { R }\) The transformation \(W\) maps a triangle \(T\) to a triangle \(T ^ { \prime }\) The transformation \(W ^ { \prime }\) maps the triangle \(T ^ { \prime }\) back to the original triangle \(T\)
  4. Determine the matrix that represents \(W ^ { \prime }\)
Edexcel F1 2023 January Q7
11 marks Standard +0.3
$$\mathbf { P } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } 0 & - 1 \\ - 1 & 0 \end{array} \right)$$ The matrix \(\mathbf { P }\) represents a geometrical transformation \(U\)
  1. Describe \(U\) fully as a single geometrical transformation. The transformation \(V\), represented by the \(2 \times 2\) matrix \(\mathbf { Q }\), is a rotation through \(240 ^ { \circ }\) anticlockwise about the origin followed by an enlargement about ( 0,0 ) with scale factor 6
  2. Determine the matrix \(\mathbf { Q }\), giving each entry in exact numerical form. Given that \(U\) followed by \(V\) is the transformation \(T\), which is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { R }\)
  3. determine the matrix \(\mathbf { R }\) (ii) The transformation \(W\) is represented by the matrix $$\left( \begin{array} { c c } - 2 & 2 \sqrt { 3 } \\ 2 \sqrt { 3 } & 2 \end{array} \right)$$ Show that there is a real number \(\lambda\) for which \(W\) maps the point \(( \lambda , 1 )\) onto the point ( \(4 \lambda , 4\) ), giving the exact value of \(\lambda\) \(\_\_\_\_\) VIAV SIHI NI JIIHM ION OC
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Edexcel F1 2024 January Q4
7 marks Moderate -0.3
4. $$\mathbf { A } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 3 \end{array} \right)$$
  1. Describe the single geometrical transformation represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { A }\). The matrix \(\mathbf { B }\) represents a rotation of \(210 ^ { \circ }\) anticlockwise about centre \(( 0,0 )\).
  2. Write down the matrix \(\mathbf { B }\), giving each element in exact form. The transformation represented by matrix \(\mathbf { A }\) followed by the transformation represented by matrix \(\mathbf { B }\) is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { C }\).
  3. Find \(\mathbf { C }\). The hexagon \(H\) is transformed onto the hexagon \(H ^ { \prime }\) by the matrix \(\mathbf { C }\).
  4. Given that the area of hexagon \(H\) is 5 square units, determine the area of hexagon \(H ^ { \prime }\)
Edexcel F1 2017 June Q10
9 marks Standard +0.3
10. In your answers to this question, the elements of each matrix should be expressed in exact form in surds where necessary. The transformation \(U\), represented by the \(2 \times 2\) matrix \(\mathbf { P }\), is a rotation through \(45 ^ { \circ }\) anticlockwise about the origin.
  1. Write down the matrix \(\mathbf { P }\). The transformation \(V\), represented by the \(2 \times 2\) matrix \(\mathbf { Q }\), is a rotation through \(60 ^ { \circ }\) anticlockwise about the origin.
  2. Write down the matrix \(\mathbf { Q }\). The transformation \(U\) followed by the transformation \(V\) is the transformation \(T\). The transformation \(T\) is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { R }\).
  3. Use your matrices from parts (a) and (b) to find the matrix \(\mathbf { R }\).
  4. Give a full geometric description of \(T\) as a single transformation.
  5. Deduce from your answers to parts (c) and (d) that \(\sin 75 ^ { \circ } = \frac { 1 + \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 \sqrt { 2 } }\) and find the
    exact value of \(\cos 75 ^ { \circ }\), explaining your answers fully.
Edexcel F1 2020 June Q6
10 marks Standard +0.3
6. (i) $$\mathbf { A } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 3 \end{array} \right)$$
  1. Describe fully the single transformation represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { A }\). The matrix \(\mathbf { B }\) represents a rotation of \(45 ^ { \circ }\) clockwise about the origin.
  2. Write down the matrix \(\mathbf { B }\), giving each element of the matrix in exact form. The transformation represented by matrix \(\mathbf { A }\) followed by the transformation represented by matrix \(\mathbf { B }\) is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { C }\).
  3. Determine \(\mathbf { C }\).
    (ii) The trapezium \(T\) has vertices at the points \(( - 2,0 ) , ( - 2 , k ) , ( 5,8 )\) and \(( 5,0 )\), where \(k\) is a positive constant. Trapezium \(T\) is transformed onto the trapezium \(T ^ { \prime }\) by the matrix $$\left( \begin{array} { r r } 5 & 1 \\ - 2 & 3 \end{array} \right)$$ Given that the area of trapezium \(T ^ { \prime }\) is 510 square units, calculate the exact value of \(k\).
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Edexcel F1 2021 October Q7
9 marks Standard +0.3
  1. In part (i), the elements of each matrix should be expressed in exact numerical form.
    1. (a) Write down the \(2 \times 2\) matrix that represents a rotation of \(210 ^ { \circ }\) anticlockwise about the origin.
      (b) Write down the \(2 \times 2\) matrix that represents a stretch parallel to the \(y\)-axis with scale factor 5
    The transformation \(T\) is a rotation of \(210 ^ { \circ }\) anticlockwise about the origin followed by a stretch parallel to the \(y\)-axis with scale factor 5
    (c) Determine the \(2 \times 2\) matrix that represents \(T\)
  2. $$\mathbf { M } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } k & k + 3 \\ - 5 & 1 - k \end{array} \right) \quad \text { where } k \text { is a constant }$$ (a) Find det \(\mathbf { M }\), giving your answer in simplest form in terms of \(k\). A closed shape \(R\) is transformed to a closed shape \(R ^ { \prime }\) by the transformation represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { M }\). Given that the area of \(R\) is 2 square units and that the area of \(R ^ { \prime }\) is \(16 k\) square units,
    (b) determine the possible values of \(k\).
Edexcel FP1 2013 January Q4
7 marks Moderate -0.8
4. The transformation \(U\), represented by the \(2 \times 2\) matrix \(\mathbf { P }\), is a rotation through \(90 ^ { \circ }\) anticlockwise about the origin.
  1. Write down the matrix \(\mathbf { P }\). The transformation \(V\), represented by the \(2 \times 2\) matrix \(\mathbf { Q }\), is a reflection in the line \(y = - x\).
  2. Write down the matrix \(\mathbf { Q }\). Given that \(U\) followed by \(V\) is transformation \(T\), which is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { R }\), (c) express \(\mathbf { R }\) in terms of \(\mathbf { P }\) and \(\mathbf { Q }\),
  3. find the matrix \(\mathbf { R }\),
  4. give a full geometrical description of \(T\) as a single transformation.
Edexcel FP1 2010 June Q6
9 marks Moderate -0.8
6. Write down the \(2 \times 2\) matrix that represents
  1. an enlargement with centre \(( 0,0 )\) and scale factor 8 ,
  2. a reflection in the \(x\)-axis. Hence, or otherwise,
  3. find the matrix \(\mathbf { T }\) that represents an enlargement with centre ( 0,0 ) and scale factor 8, followed by a reflection in the \(x\)-axis. $$\mathbf { A } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 6 & 1 \\ 4 & 2 \end{array} \right) \text { and } \mathbf { B } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } k & 1 \\ c & - 6 \end{array} \right) , \text { where } k \text { and } c \text { are constants. }$$
  4. Find \(\mathbf { A B }\). Given that \(\mathbf { A B }\) represents the same transformation as \(\mathbf { T }\),
  5. find the value of \(k\) and the value of \(c\).
Edexcel FP1 2013 June Q6
7 marks Moderate -0.3
6. $$\mathbf { A } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } 0 & 1 \\ - 1 & 0 \end{array} \right) , \quad \mathbf { B } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 2 & 3 \\ 1 & 4 \end{array} \right)$$ The transformation represented by \(\mathbf { B }\) followed by the transformation represented by \(\mathbf { A }\) is equivalent to the transformation represented by \(\mathbf { P }\).
  1. Find the matrix \(\mathbf { P }\). Triangle \(T\) is transformed to the triangle \(T ^ { \prime }\) by the transformation represented by \(\mathbf { P }\). Given that the area of triangle \(T ^ { \prime }\) is 24 square units,
  2. find the area of triangle \(T\). Triangle \(T ^ { \prime }\) is transformed to the original triangle \(T\) by the matrix represented by \(\mathbf { Q }\).
  3. Find the matrix \(\mathbf { Q }\).
Edexcel FP1 2014 June Q7
10 marks Standard +0.3
7. (i) In each of the following cases, find a \(2 \times 2\) matrix that represents
  1. a reflection in the line \(y = - x\),
  2. a rotation of \(135 ^ { \circ }\) anticlockwise about \(( 0,0 )\),
  3. a reflection in the line \(y = - x\) followed by a rotation of \(135 ^ { \circ }\) anticlockwise about \(( 0,0 )\).
    (ii) The triangle \(T\) has vertices at the points \(( 1 , k ) , ( 3,0 )\) and \(( 11,0 )\), where \(k\) is a constant. Triangle \(T\) is transformed onto the triangle \(T ^ { \prime }\) by the matrix $$\left( \begin{array} { r r } 6 & - 2 \\ 1 & 2 \end{array} \right)$$ Given that the area of triangle \(T ^ { \prime }\) is 364 square units, find the value of \(k\).
OCR FP1 2013 June Q7
8 marks Moderate -0.8
7
  1. Find the matrix that represents a rotation through \(90 ^ { \circ }\) clockwise about the origin.
  2. Find the matrix that represents a reflection in the \(x\)-axis.
  3. Hence find the matrix that represents a rotation through \(90 ^ { \circ }\) clockwise about the origin, followed by a reflection in the \(x\)-axis.
  4. Describe a single transformation that is represented by your answer to part (iii).
OCR MEI FP1 2006 June Q1
4 marks Easy -1.2
1
  1. State the transformation represented by the matrix \(\left( \begin{array} { r r } 1 & 0 \\ 0 & - 1 \end{array} \right)\).
  2. Write down the \(2 \times 2\) matrix for rotation through \(90 ^ { \circ }\) anticlockwise about the origin.
  3. Find the \(2 \times 2\) matrix for rotation through \(90 ^ { \circ }\) anticlockwise about the origin, followed by reflection in the \(x\)-axis.
OCR MEI FP1 2008 June Q1
4 marks Easy -1.2
1
  1. Write down the matrix for reflection in the \(y\)-axis.
  2. Write down the matrix for enlargement, scale factor 3, centred on the origin.
  3. Find the matrix for reflection in the \(y\)-axis, followed by enlargement, scale factor 3 , centred on the origin.
OCR MEI FP1 2011 June Q1
5 marks Moderate -0.8
1
  1. Write down the matrix for a rotation of \(90 ^ { \circ }\) anticlockwise about the origin.
  2. Write down the matrix for a reflection in the line \(y = x\).
  3. Find the matrix for the composite transformation of rotation of \(90 ^ { \circ }\) anticlockwise about the origin, followed by a reflection in the line \(y = x\).
  4. What single transformation is equivalent to this composite transformation?
OCR MEI FP1 2012 June Q1
5 marks Moderate -0.8
1 You are given that the matrix \(\left( \begin{array} { r r } - 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{array} \right)\) represents a transformation \(A\), and that the matrix \(\left( \begin{array} { r r } 0 & 1 \\ - 1 & 0 \end{array} \right)\) represents a transformation B .
  1. Describe the transformations A and B .
  2. Find the matrix representing the composite transformation consisting of A followed by B .
  3. What single transformation is represented by this matrix?
OCR MEI FP1 2014 June Q2
5 marks Moderate -0.5
2 Fig. 2 shows the unit square, OABC , and its image, \(\mathrm { OA } ^ { \prime } \mathrm { B } ^ { \prime } \mathrm { C } ^ { \prime }\), after undergoing a transformation. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure}
  1. Write down the matrix \(\mathbf { T }\) representing this transformation. The quadrilateral \(\mathrm { OA } ^ { \prime } \mathrm { B } ^ { \prime } \mathrm { C } ^ { \prime }\) is reflected in the \(x\)-axis to give a new quadrilateral, \(\mathrm { OA } ^ { \prime \prime } \mathrm { B } ^ { \prime \prime } \mathrm { C } ^ { \prime \prime }\).
  2. Write down the matrix representing reflection in the \(x\)-axis.
  3. Find the single matrix that will transform OABC onto \(\mathrm { OA } ^ { \prime \prime } \mathrm { B } ^ { \prime \prime } \mathrm { C } ^ { \prime \prime }\).
OCR Further Pure Core 1 2023 June Q4
11 marks Standard +0.3
4 The transformations \(T _ { A }\) and \(T _ { B }\) are represented by the matrices \(\mathbf { A }\) and \(\mathbf { B }\) respectively, where \(\mathbf { A } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } 0 & - 1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{array} \right)\) and \(\mathbf { B } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{array} \right)\)
  1. Describe geometrically the single transformation consisting of \(T _ { A }\) followed by \(T _ { B }\).
  2. By considering the transformation \(\mathrm { T } _ { \mathrm { A } }\), determine the matrix \(\mathrm { A } ^ { 423 }\). The transformation \(\mathrm { T } _ { \mathrm { C } }\) is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { C }\), where \(\mathbf { C } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } \frac { 1 } { 2 } & 0 \\ 0 & \frac { 1 } { 3 } \end{array} \right)\). The region \(R\) is defined by the set of points \(( x , y )\) satisfying the inequality \(x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } \leqslant 36\). The region \(R ^ { \prime }\) is defined as the image of \(R\) under \(\mathrm { T } _ { \mathrm { C } }\).
    1. Find the exact area of the region \(R ^ { \prime }\).
    2. Sketch the region \(R ^ { \prime }\), specifying all the points where the boundary of \(R ^ { \prime }\) intersects the coordinate axes.
AQA FP1 2011 January Q3
13 marks Moderate -0.3
3
  1. Write down the \(2 \times 2\) matrix corresponding to each of the following transformations:
    1. a rotation about the origin through \(90 ^ { \circ }\) clockwise;
    2. a rotation about the origin through \(180 ^ { \circ }\).
  2. The matrices \(\mathbf { A }\) and \(\mathbf { B }\) are defined by $$\mathbf { A } = \left[ \begin{array} { r r } 2 & 4 \\ - 1 & - 3 \end{array} \right] , \quad \mathbf { B } = \left[ \begin{array} { l l } - 2 & 1 \\ - 4 & 3 \end{array} \right]$$
    1. Calculate the matrix \(\mathbf { A B }\).
    2. Show that \(( \mathbf { A } + \mathbf { B } ) ^ { 2 } = k \mathbf { I }\), where \(\mathbf { I }\) is the identity matrix, for some integer \(k\).
  3. Describe the single geometrical transformation, or combination of two geometrical transformations, represented by each of the following matrices:
    1. \(\mathbf { A } + \mathbf { B }\);
    2. \(( \mathbf { A } + \mathbf { B } ) ^ { 2 }\);
    3. \(( \mathbf { A } + \mathbf { B } ) ^ { 4 }\).
AQA FP1 2012 January Q8
8 marks Moderate -0.3
8 The diagram below shows a rectangle \(R _ { 1 }\) which has vertices \(( 0,0 ) , ( 3,0 ) , ( 3,2 )\) and \(( 0,2 )\).
  1. On the diagram, draw:
    1. the image \(R _ { 2 }\) of \(R _ { 1 }\) under a rotation through \(90 ^ { \circ }\) clockwise about the origin;
    2. the image \(R _ { 3 }\) of \(R _ { 2 }\) under the transformation which has matrix $$\left[ \begin{array} { l l } 4 & 0 \\ 0 & 2 \end{array} \right]$$
  2. Find the matrix of:
    1. the rotation which maps \(R _ { 1 }\) onto \(R _ { 2 }\);
    2. the combined transformation which maps \(R _ { 1 }\) onto \(R _ { 3 }\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{f9345653-d426-4350-bf1d-901506211078-5_913_910_1228_598}
AQA FP1 2008 June Q8
7 marks Standard +0.3
8 [Figure 3, printed on the insert, is provided for use in this question.]
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  1. Find the matrix of the stretch which maps \(T _ { 1 }\) to \(T _ { 2 }\).
  2. The triangle \(T _ { 2 }\) is reflected in the line \(y = x\) to give a third triangle, \(T _ { 3 }\). On Figure 3, draw the triangle \(T _ { 3 }\).
  3. Find the matrix of the transformation which maps \(T _ { 1 }\) to \(T _ { 3 }\).
AQA FP1 2013 June Q8
6 marks Standard +0.3
8 The diagram shows two triangles, \(T _ { 1 }\) and \(T _ { 2 }\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d74d6295-d5b8-46da-8812-c5bf7c7a35f1-09_972_967_358_589}
  1. Find the matrix which represents the stretch that maps triangle \(T _ { 1 }\) onto triangle \(T _ { 2 }\).
  2. The triangle \(T _ { 2 }\) is reflected in the line \(y = \sqrt { 3 } x\) to give a third triangle, \(T _ { 3 }\). Find, using surd forms where appropriate:
    1. the matrix which represents the reflection that maps triangle \(T _ { 2 }\) onto triangle \(T _ { 3 }\);
    2. the matrix which represents the combined transformation that maps triangle \(T _ { 1 }\) onto triangle \(T _ { 3 }\).
      (2 marks)
AQA FP1 2014 June Q7
10 marks Moderate -0.3
7
  1. Write down the \(2 \times 2\) matrix corresponding to each of the following transformations:
    1. a reflection in the line \(y = - x\);
    2. a stretch parallel to the \(y\)-axis of scale factor 7 .
  2. Hence find the matrix corresponding to the combined transformation of a reflection in the line \(y = - x\) followed by a stretch parallel to the \(y\)-axis of scale factor 7 .
  3. The matrix \(\mathbf { A }\) is defined by \(\mathbf { A } = \left[ \begin{array} { c c } - 3 & - \sqrt { 3 } \\ - \sqrt { 3 } & 3 \end{array} \right]\).
    1. Show that \(\mathbf { A } ^ { 2 } = k \mathbf { I }\), where \(k\) is a constant and \(\mathbf { I }\) is the \(2 \times 2\) identity matrix.
    2. Show that the matrix \(\mathbf { A }\) corresponds to a combination of an enlargement and a reflection. State the scale factor of the enlargement and state the equation of the line of reflection in the form \(y = ( \tan \theta ) x\).
      [0pt] [5 marks]
Edexcel CP AS 2023 June Q3
4 marks Moderate -0.3
3. $$\mathbf { A } = \left( \begin{array} { c c c } 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & \frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 } & - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \\ 0 & \frac { 1 } { 2 } & \frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 } \end{array} \right)$$
  1. Describe fully the single geometric transformation \(A\) represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { A }\). $$\mathbf { B } = \left( \begin{array} { c c c } 1 & 3 & 0 \\ \sqrt { 3 } & 0 & 5 \sqrt { 3 } \\ 1 & 2 & 0 \end{array} \right)$$ The transformation \(B\) is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { B }\).
    The transformation \(A\) followed by the transformation \(B\) is the transformation \(C\), which is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { C }\). To determine matrix \(\mathbf { C }\), a student attempts the following matrix multiplication. $$\left( \begin{array} { c c c } 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & \frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 } & - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \\ 0 & \frac { 1 } { 2 } & \frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 2 } \end{array} \right) \left( \begin{array} { c c c } 1 & 3 & 0 \\ \sqrt { 3 } & 0 & 5 \sqrt { 3 } \\ 1 & 2 & 0 \end{array} \right)$$
  2. State the error made by the student.
  3. Determine the correct matrix \(\mathbf { C }\).
OCR Further Pure Core 2 2018 December Q2
10 marks Standard +0.3
2 In this question you must show detailed reasoning. S is the 2-D transformation which is a stretch of scale factor 3 parallel to the \(x\)-axis. \(\mathbf { A }\) is the matrix which represents S .
  1. Write down \(\mathbf { A }\).
  2. By considering the transformation represented by \(\mathbf { A } ^ { - 1 }\), determine the matrix \(\mathbf { A } ^ { - 1 }\). Matrix \(\mathbf { B }\) is given by \(\mathbf { B } = \left( \begin{array} { c c } 0 & - 1 \\ - 1 & 0 \end{array} \right)\). T is the transformation represented by \(\mathbf { B }\).
  3. Describe T.
  4. Determine the matrix which represents the transformation S followed by T .
  5. Demonstrate, by direct calculation, that \(( \mathbf { B A } ) ^ { - 1 } = \mathbf { A } ^ { - 1 } \mathbf { B } ^ { - 1 }\).
AQA FP1 2005 January Q5
8 marks Moderate -0.3
5
  1. The transformation \(T _ { 1 }\) is defined by the matrix $$\left[ \begin{array} { l l } 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 \end{array} \right]$$ Describe this transformation geometrically.
  2. The transformation \(T _ { 2 }\) is an anticlockwise rotation about the origin through an angle of \(60 ^ { \circ }\). Find the matrix of the transformation \(T _ { 2 }\). Use surds in your answer where appropriate.
    (3 marks)
  3. Find the matrix of the transformation obtained by carrying out \(T _ { 1 }\) followed by \(T _ { 2 }\).
    (3 marks)