Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors - 7.1 The Eigenvalue/Eigenvector Problem - Problems - Page 443: 4

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Work Step by Step

1. According to equation 7.1.1: $$Av = \lambda v$$ 2. Calculate $Av$: $$Av = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 4 & 1 \\ 3 & 2 & 1 \\ 3 & 4 & -1 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} c_1+4c_2 \\ -3c_2 \\ -3c_1 \end{bmatrix} =\begin{bmatrix} -2c_1-8c_2 \\ 6c_2 \\ 6c_1 \end{bmatrix} $$ 3. Calculate $\lambda v$: $$\lambda v = -2 \begin{bmatrix} c_1+4c_2 \\ -3c_2 \\ -3c_1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} -2c_1-8c_2 \\ 6c_2 \\ 6c_1 \end{bmatrix}$$ 4. Since they satisfy equation 7.1.1, $\lambda$ and $v$ are an eigenvalue/eigenvector pair for this matrix $A$.
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