Find line of invariant points

A question is this type if and only if it asks to find the equation of a line where every point on the line is mapped to itself (invariant points, not just invariant direction).

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CAIE Further Paper 1 2022 November Q3
10 marks Standard +0.3
3 The matrix \(\mathbf { M }\) is given by \(\mathbf { M } = \left( \begin{array} { c c } 1 & 0 \\ 0 & k \end{array} \right) \left( \begin{array} { c c } 1 & 0 \\ k & 1 \end{array} \right)\), where \(k\) is a constant and \(k \neq 0\) or 1 .
  1. The matrix \(\mathbf { M }\) represents a sequence of two geometrical transformations. State the type of each transformation, and make clear the order in which they are applied.
  2. Write \(\mathbf { M } ^ { - 1 }\) as the product of two matrices, neither of which is \(\mathbf { I }\).
  3. Show that the invariant points of the transformation represented by \(\mathbf { M }\) lie on the line \(\mathrm { y } = \frac { \mathrm { k } ^ { 2 } } { 1 - \mathrm { k } } \mathrm { x }\). [4]
  4. The triangle \(A B C\) in the \(x - y\) plane is transformed by \(\mathbf { M }\) onto triangle \(D E F\). Find the value of \(k\) for which the area of triangle \(D E F\) is equal to the area of triangle \(A B C\).
Edexcel F1 2016 June Q7
10 marks Standard +0.3
7. $$\mathbf { P } = \left( \begin{array} { c c } \frac { 5 } { 13 } & - \frac { 12 } { 13 } \\ \frac { 12 } { 13 } & \frac { 5 } { 13 } \end{array} \right)$$
  1. Describe fully the single geometrical transformation \(U\) represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { P }\). The transformation \(V\), represented by the \(2 \times 2\) matrix \(\mathbf { Q }\), is a reflection in the line with equation \(y = x\)
  2. Write down the matrix \(\mathbf { Q }\). Given that the transformation \(V\) followed by the transformation \(U\) is the transformation \(T\), which is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { R }\),
  3. find the matrix \(\mathbf { R }\).
  4. Show that there is a value of \(k\) for which the transformation \(T\) maps each point on the straight line \(y = k x\) onto itself, and state the value of \(k\). \section*{II}
OCR MEI FP1 2005 January Q9
10 marks Standard +0.3
9 You are given the matrix \(\mathbf { M } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } 0.8 & 0.6 \\ 0.6 & - 0.8 \end{array} \right)\).
  1. Calculate \(\mathbf { M } ^ { 2 }\). You are now given that the matrix \(M\) represents a reflection in a line through the origin.
  2. Explain how your answer to part (i) relates to this information.
  3. By investigating the invariant points of the reflection, find the equation of the mirror line.
  4. Describe fully the transformation represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { P } = \left( \begin{array} { c c } 0.8 & - 0.6 \\ 0.6 & 0.8 \end{array} \right)\).
  5. A composite transformation is formed by the transformation represented by \(\mathbf { P }\) followed by the transformation represented by \(\mathbf { M }\). Find the single matrix that represents this composite transformation.
  6. The composite transformation described in part ( \(\mathbf { v }\) ) is equivalent to a single reflection. What is the equation of the mirror line of this reflection?
OCR MEI FP1 2005 June Q3
3 marks Moderate -0.3
3 Find the equation of the line of invariant points under the transformation given by the matrix \(\mathbf { M } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } 3 & - 1 \\ 2 & 0 \end{array} \right)\).
OCR MEI FP1 2008 June Q3
3 marks Moderate -0.3
3 Find the equation of the line of invariant points under the transformation given by the matrix \(\mathbf { M } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } - 1 & - 1 \\ 2 & 2 \end{array} \right)\).
AQA Further AS Paper 1 2023 June Q9
11 marks Standard +0.3
9 The matrix \(\mathbf { M }\) represents the transformation T and is given by $$\mathbf { M } = \left[ \begin{array} { c c } 3 p + 1 & 12 \\ p + 2 & p ^ { 2 } - 3 \end{array} \right]$$ 9
  1. In the case when \(p = 0\) show that the image of the point \(( 4,5 )\) under T is the point \(( 64 , - 7 )\) 9
  2. In the case when \(p = - 2\) find the gradient of the line of invariant points under \(T\) 9
  3. Show that \(p = 3\) is the only real value of \(p\) for which \(\mathbf { M }\) is singular.
    The curve \(C\) has equation $$y = \frac { 3 x ^ { 2 } + m x + p } { x ^ { 2 } + p x + m }$$ where \(m\) and \(p\) are integers.
    The vertical asymptotes of \(C\) are \(x = - 4\) and \(x = - 1\) The curve \(C\) is shown in the diagram below. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{b37e2ee7-1cde-4d75-895a-381b32f4e95a-12_867_1102_733_463}
OCR Further Pure Core AS 2018 June Q8
13 marks Standard +0.8
8 The \(2 \times 2\) matrix A represents a transformation T which has the following properties.
  • The image of the point \(( 0,1 )\) is the point \(( 3,4 )\).
  • An object shape whose area is 7 is transformed to an image shape whose area is 35 .
  • T has a line of invariant points.
    1. Find a possible matrix for \(\mathbf { A }\).
The transformation S is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf { B }\) where \(\mathbf { B } = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 3 & 1 \\ 2 & 2 \end{array} \right)\).
  • Find the equation of the line of invariant points of S .
  • Show that any line of the form \(y = x + c\) is an invariant line of S .
  • OCR Further Pure Core AS 2022 June Q6
    11 marks Standard +0.8
    6 The matrix \(\mathbf { A }\) is given by \(\mathbf { A } = \frac { 1 } { 13 } \left( \begin{array} { r r } 5 & 12 \\ 12 & - 5 \end{array} \right)\). You are given that \(\mathbf { A }\) represents the transformation T which is a reflection in a certain straight line. You are also given that this straight line, the mirror line, passes through the origin, \(O\).
    1. Explain why there must be a line of invariant points for T . State the geometric significance of this line.
    2. By considering the line of invariant points for T , determine the equation of the mirror line. Give your answer in the form \(y = m x + c\). The coordinates of the point \(P\) are \(( 1,5 )\).
    3. By considering the image of \(P\) under the transformation T , or otherwise, determine the coordinates of the point on the mirror line which is closest to \(P\).
    4. The line with equation \(y = a x + 2\) is an invariant line for T. Determine the value of \(a\).
    OCR MEI Further Extra Pure 2023 June Q1
    7 marks Standard +0.3
    1 A surface is defined in 3-D by \(z = 3 x ^ { 3 } + 6 x y + y ^ { 2 }\).
    Determine the coordinates of any stationary points on the surface.
    OCR MEI Further Extra Pure 2023 June Q3
    8 marks Challenging +1.8
    3 A surface, \(S\), is defined by \(g ( x , y , z ) = 0\) where \(g ( x , y , z ) = 2 x ^ { 3 } - x ^ { 2 } y + 2 x y ^ { 2 } + 27 z\). The normal to \(S\) at the point \(\left( 1,1 , - \frac { 1 } { 9 } \right)\) and the tangent plane to \(S\) at the point \(( 3,3 , - 3 )\) intersect at \(P\). Determine the position vector of P .
    OCR MEI Further Extra Pure 2024 June Q1
    17 marks Standard +0.3
    1 A surface, \(S\), is defined in 3-D by \(z = f ( x , y )\) where \(f ( x , y ) = 12 x - 30 y + 6 x y\).
    1. Determine the coordinates of any stationary points on the surface.
    2. The equation \(\mathrm { z } = \mathrm { f } ( \mathrm { x } , \mathrm { a } )\), where \(a\) is a constant, defines a section of S . Given that this equation is \(\mathrm { z } = 24 \mathrm { x } + \mathrm { b }\), find the value of \(a\) and the value of \(b\). The diagram shows the contour \(z = 12\) and its associated asymptotes. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{33c9e321-6044-45c4-bf37-0a6da3ecaf0d-2_860_1143_742_242}
    3. Find the equations of the asymptotes.
    4. By forming grad \(g\), where \(g ( x , y , z ) = f ( x , y ) - z\), find the equation of the tangent plane to \(S\) at the point where \(x = 3\) and \(y = 2\). Give your answer in vector form. The point \(( 0,4 , - 120 )\), which lies on S , is denoted by A .
      The plane with equation \(\mathbf { r }\). \(\left( \begin{array} { r } 3 \\ 3 \\ - 2 \end{array} \right) = 52\) is denoted by \(\Pi\).
    5. Show that the normal to S at A intersects \(\Pi\) at the point \(( - 360,304 , - 110 )\).
    OCR MEI Further Extra Pure 2020 November Q6
    17 marks Challenging +1.2
    6 A surface \(S\) is defined by \(z = \mathrm { f } ( x , y ) = 4 x ^ { 4 } + 4 y ^ { 4 } - 17 x ^ { 2 } y ^ { 2 }\).
      1. Show that there is only one stationary point on \(S\). The value of \(z\) at the stationary point is denoted by \(s\).
      2. State the value of \(s\).
      3. By factorising \(\mathrm { f } ( x , y )\), sketch the contour lines of the surface for \(z = s\).
      4. Hence explain whether the stationary point is a maximum point, a minimum point or a saddle point. C is a point on \(S\) with coordinates ( \(a , a , \mathrm { f } ( a , a )\) ) where \(a\) is a constant and \(a \neq 0\). \(\Pi\) is the tangent plane to \(S\) at C .
      1. Find the equation of \(\Pi\) in the form r.n \(= p\).
      2. The shortest distance from the origin to \(\Pi\) is denoted by \(d\). Show that \(\frac { d } { a } \rightarrow \frac { 3 \sqrt { 2 } } { 4 }\) as \(a \rightarrow \infty\).
      3. Explain whether the origin lies above or below \(\Pi\). \section*{END OF QUESTION PAPER}
    OCR FP1 AS 2021 June Q3
    7 marks Standard +0.3
    3 The matrices \(\mathbf { A }\) and \(\mathbf { B }\) are given by \(\mathbf { A } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } t & 6 \\ t & - 2 \end{array} \right)\) and \(\mathbf { B } = \left( \begin{array} { r r } 2 t & 4 \\ t & - 2 \end{array} \right)\) where \(t\) is a constant.
    1. Show that \(| \mathrm { A } | = | \mathrm { B } |\).
    2. Verify that \(| \mathrm { AB } | = | \mathrm { A } | | \mathrm { B } |\).
    3. Given that \(| \mathbf { A B } | = - 1\) explain what this means about the constant \(t\). The \(2 \times 2\) matrix \(A\) represents a transformation \(T\) which has the following properties.
      The transformation \(S\) is represented by the matrix \(B\) where \(B = \left( \begin{array} { l l } 3 & 1 \\ 2 & 2 \end{array} \right)\).
      (b) Find the equation of the line of invariant points of S .
      (c) Show that any line of the form \(y = x + c\) is an invariant line of S .
    AQA Further AS Paper 1 2018 June Q7
    2 marks Moderate -0.3
    Find two invariant points under the transformation given by \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ 1 & 4 \end{pmatrix}\) [2 marks]
    AQA Further Paper 1 2023 June Q3
    1 marks Easy -1.8
    The matrix \(\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\) represents a transformation. Which one of the points below is an invariant point under this transformation? Circle your answer. [1 mark] \((1, 1) \quad (0, 2) \quad (3, 0) \quad (2, 1)\)
    OCR MEI Further Pure Core AS 2018 June Q6
    4 marks Standard +0.3
    Find the invariant line of the transformation of the \(x\)-\(y\) plane represented by the matrix \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 0 \\ 4 & -1 \end{pmatrix}\). [4]
    SPS SPS FM Pure 2021 June Q13
    8 marks Standard +0.8
    $$\mathbf{A} = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & a \\ a-4 & b \end{pmatrix}$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are non-zero constants. Given that the matrix \(\mathbf{A}\) is self-inverse,
    1. determine the value of \(b\) and the possible values for \(a\). [5] The matrix \(\mathbf{A}\) represents a linear transformation \(M\). Using the smaller value of \(a\) from part (a),
    2. show that the invariant points of the linear transformation \(M\) form a line, stating the equation of this line. [3]
    SPS SPS FM 2020 September Q11
    4 marks Standard +0.3
    Find the invariant line of the transformation of the \(x\)-\(y\) plane represented by the matrix \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 0 \\ 4 & -1 \end{pmatrix}\) [4]
    SPS SPS ASFM Mechanics 2021 May Q3
    13 marks Challenging +1.2
    The \(2 \times 2\) matrix \(\mathbf{A}\) represents a transformation \(T\) which has the following properties. • The image of the point \((0, 1)\) is the point \((3, 4)\). • An object shape whose area is \(7\) is transformed to an image shape whose area is \(35\). • \(T\) has a line of invariant points.
    1. Find a possible matrix for \(\mathbf{A}\). [8]
    The transformation \(S\) is represented by the matrix \(\mathbf{B}\) where \(\mathbf{B} = \begin{pmatrix} 3 & 1 \\ 2 & 2 \end{pmatrix}\).
    1. Find the equation of the line of invariant points of \(S\). [2]
    2. Show that any line of the form \(y = x + c\) is an invariant line of \(S\). [3]
    SPS SPS FM Pure 2025 February Q8
    4 marks Standard +0.3
    Find the invariant line of the transformation of the \(x\)-\(y\) plane represented by the matrix \(\begin{pmatrix} 2 & 0 \\ 4 & -1 \end{pmatrix}\). [4]