Question: Given u 0 in R n , let L = Span {u}. For y in R n , the reflection of y in L

Given u ≠ 0 in Rn, let L = Span {u}. For y in Rn, the reflection of y in L is the point reflL, y defined by 


refl, y = 2 proj, y - y


See the figure, which shows that reflL ŷ = projL, y and ŷ - y. Show that the mapping y ↦ reflL, y is a linear transformation.


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The reflection of y in a line through the origin.

refl, y = 2 proj, y - y

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