33.5 - Example
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Practice Questions
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What is the characteristic polynomial of the matrix A = [[4, 1], [2, 3]]?
💡 Hint: Use det(A - λI) to derive it.
Define what eigenvalues are in relation to a matrix.
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of a transformation on vectors.
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What is the significance of the characteristic polynomial in diagonalization?
💡 Hint: Think about where eigenvalues come from.
True or False: Every matrix can be diagonalized.
💡 Hint: Consider the conditions for diagonalizability.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the matrix A = [[5, 1], [2, 4]], find its eigenvalues and demonstrate the diagonalization process.
💡 Hint: Follow the characteristic polynomial and eigenvector process.
Consider the matrix A = [[3, 2], [4, 1]]. Is it diagonalizable? Justify your answer with calculations.
💡 Hint: Always compare the algebraic and geometric multiplicities.
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