Let -1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 -1 0 0 -1 4 (a) Find the characteristic polynomial of A. (b) Find the dimension of the eigenspace corresponding to the largest eigenvalue.

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Chapter10: Matrices
Section10.5: Eigenvalues And Eigenvectors
Problem 9E: For Exercises 512, find the eigenvalues and their corresponding eigenvectors. [4321]
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#3: Let
-1
4
0
0
0
4
-1
0
0
-1
4
(a) Find the characteristic polynomial of A.
(b) Find the dimension of the eigenspace corresponding to the largest eigenvalue.
Transcribed Image Text:#3: Let -1 4 0 0 0 4 -1 0 0 -1 4 (a) Find the characteristic polynomial of A. (b) Find the dimension of the eigenspace corresponding to the largest eigenvalue.
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