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3. Let A = egin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 & 1 \ 2 & 4 & 2 \ 1 & 2 & 1 end{pmatrix}. (a) (5 points) Find the eigenvalues of A. (b) (10 points) Determine whether the given matrix A is diagonalizable. Where possible, find a matrix S such that S^-1 AS = diag(?1, ?2, ?3).

          3. Let A = egin{pmatrix} 1 & 2 & 1 \ 2 & 4 & 2 \ 1 & 2 & 1 end{pmatrix}.
(a) (5 points) Find the eigenvalues of A.
(b) (10 points) Determine whether the given matrix A is diagonalizable. Where possible, find a matrix S such that
S^-1 AS = diag(?1, ?2, ?3).

3. Let A = eginpmatrix 1 2 1 2 4 2 1 2 1 endpmatrix.
(a) (5 points) Find the eigenvalues of A.
(b) (10 points) Determine whether the given matrix A is diagonalizable. Where possible, find a matrix S such that
S^-1 AS = diag(?1, ?2, ?3).

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Calculus: Early Transcendentals

James Stewart 8th Edition

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06/15/2023

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To do this, we'll find the determinant of (A - λI), where λ is an eigenvalue and I is the identity matrix. A - λI = $\begin{pmatrix} 2-\lambda & 3 \\ 0 & -\lambda \end{pmatrix}$ Now, we'll find the determinant: det(A - λI) = (2 - λ)(-λ) - (3)(0) = -λ^2 + 2λ Show more…

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Let A = (a) (5 points) Find the eigenvalues of A. (b) (10 points) Determine whether the given matrix A is diagonalizable. Where possible, find a matrix S such that S^-1 AS = diag(λ1, λ2, λ3).