Let A be an n à n matrix such that its characteristic polynomial is Where the λ

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Let A be an n × n matrix such that its characteristic polynomial is
IA - Al| = (A – d)(A - A2) --- (A - A,).

Where the λ are distinct
(a) Explain why

Let A be an n × n matrix such that

(b) If the λi are not distinct but A is diagonalizable, would the same property hold? Explain.

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Differential Equations and Linear Algebra

ISBN: 978-0131860612

2nd edition

Authors: Jerry Farlow, James E. Hall, Jean Marie McDill, Beverly H. West

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