Problem 87 Let id: $\mathbb{R}^n \rightarrow \mathbb{R}^n$ be the identity transformation. Let $x_k$ denote the vector in the $n$-space $\mathbb{R}^n$ whose first $k-1$ entries are zero and the last $n-k+1$ entries are 1. Then $\beta = \{x_1, x_2, ..., x_n\}$ is a basis for $\mathbb{R}^n$ (see Problem 60). Let $\alpha = \{e_1, e_2, ..., e_n\}$ be the standard (ordered) basis for $\mathbb{R}^n$. Show that $[id]_\beta = [x_1 x_2 ... x_n]$. Try to find the change of basis matrix $[id]_\alpha$. Which is easier to find, $[id]_\beta$ or $[id]_\alpha$?
Hint: It is easy to find the change of basis matrix $[id]_\beta$ if $\alpha$ is the standard (ordered) basis for $\mathbb{R}^n$ and $[id]_\alpha = ([id]_\beta)^{-1}$.