For the matrix A, find (if possible) a nonsingular matrix P such that P^(-1)AP is diagonal. (If not possible, enter IMPOSSIBLE.)
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To find the eigenvalues, we need to solve the characteristic equation det(A - λI) = 0, where I is the identity matrix and λ is the eigenvalue. Show more…
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