Let $T: mathbb{R}^2 o mathbb{R}^2$ be the linear transformation that reflects any vector in $mathbb{R}^2$ across the $x$-axis. Without calculating the matrix $A$, determine the eigenvalues and eigenvectors using a geometric interpretation of this linear transformation. Then find the matrix $A$ and compute its eigenvalues and eigenvectors to verify your answer.
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