[61] Diagonalize B = (by finding P and D) or explain why B isn't diagonalizable.

Advanced Engineering Mathematics
10th Edition
ISBN:9780470458365
Author:Erwin Kreyszig
Publisher:Erwin Kreyszig
Chapter2: Second-order Linear Odes
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ
icon
Related questions
Question
**Problem: Diagonalize the Matrix B**

Given the matrix \( B = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -2 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \), our objective is to either:

1. Find matrices \( P \) and \( D \) such that \( B = PDP^{-1} \), where \( D \) is a diagonal matrix, and \( P \) is an invertible matrix, or
2. Explain why \( B \) is not diagonalizable.

To find \( P \) and \( D \):

- **Step 1**: Calculate the eigenvalues of matrix \( B \).
- **Step 2**: Determine the eigenvectors corresponding to each eigenvalue.
- **Step 3**: Form matrix \( P \) using the eigenvectors as its columns.
- **Step 4**: Construct the diagonal matrix \( D \) with the eigenvalues on its main diagonal.
  
If there aren't enough linearly independent eigenvectors to form \( P \), then matrix \( B \) is not diagonalizable.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem: Diagonalize the Matrix B** Given the matrix \( B = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -2 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \), our objective is to either: 1. Find matrices \( P \) and \( D \) such that \( B = PDP^{-1} \), where \( D \) is a diagonal matrix, and \( P \) is an invertible matrix, or 2. Explain why \( B \) is not diagonalizable. To find \( P \) and \( D \): - **Step 1**: Calculate the eigenvalues of matrix \( B \). - **Step 2**: Determine the eigenvectors corresponding to each eigenvalue. - **Step 3**: Form matrix \( P \) using the eigenvectors as its columns. - **Step 4**: Construct the diagonal matrix \( D \) with the eigenvalues on its main diagonal. If there aren't enough linearly independent eigenvectors to form \( P \), then matrix \( B \) is not diagonalizable.
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 1 images

Blurred answer
Recommended textbooks for you
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9780470458365
Author:
Erwin Kreyszig
Publisher:
Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Numerical Methods for Engineers
Numerical Methods for Engineers
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9780073397924
Author:
Steven C. Chapra Dr., Raymond P. Canale
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applicat…
Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applicat…
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9781118141809
Author:
Nathan Klingbeil
Publisher:
WILEY
Mathematics For Machine Technology
Mathematics For Machine Technology
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9781337798310
Author:
Peterson, John.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning,
Basic Technical Mathematics
Basic Technical Mathematics
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9780134437705
Author:
Washington
Publisher:
PEARSON
Topology
Topology
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9780134689517
Author:
Munkres, James R.
Publisher:
Pearson,