3. Diagonalize the matrix A = -1 if possible: √2
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det(A - λI) = det([-1 - λ]) = (-1 - λ) Setting this equal to zero, we get: (-1 - λ) = 0 λ = -1 Therefore, the only eigenvalue of A is -1. Show more…
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