29.4 - Properties of Eigenvalues
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What is the trace of a matrix?
💡 Hint: Count only the diagonal entries.
How do you find the eigenvalues of a triangular matrix?
💡 Hint: Check the diagonals of the matrix.
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What does the trace of a matrix represent?
💡 Hint: Think about the diagonal of the matrix.
True or False: The determinant of a matrix is equal to the sum of its eigenvalues.
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between determinant and eigenvalues.
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Prove that the sum of the eigenvalues of a matrix equals its trace.
💡 Hint: Consider how eigenvalues are derived and how they relate to matrix components.
Explain why a triangular matrix simplifies the process of finding eigenvalues and apply it to find eigenvalues of a specific 2x2 triangular matrix.
💡 Hint: Focus on the definitions of triangular matrices and diagonal properties.
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