Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors - 7.6 Jordan Canonical Forms - Problems - Page 486: 11

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Given: $p(\lambda)=(4-\lambda)^2(-6-\lambda)$ Find the eigenvalues: $\lambda_1=4$ with multiplicity of 2 and $\lambda_2=-6$ with multiplicity of 1 The possibilities for $\lambda_1=4$ with multiplicity of 2 are: One block of $2 \times 2$ matrix and Two blocks $1\times 1$ matrices. The possibility for $\lambda_1=-6$ with multiplicity of 1 are: One block of $1 \times 1$ matrix. The set S of matrices include: $J_1=\begin{bmatrix} 4 & 1 & 0\\ 0 & 4 & 0\\ 0 & 0 & -6 \end{bmatrix}$ $J_2=\begin{bmatrix} 4 & 0 & 0\\ 0 & 4 & 0\\ 0 & 0 & -6 \end{bmatrix}$
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