Math Problem Statement

take a mastrix and check whether its diagonalisable

Solution

To check whether a matrix is diagonalizable, follow these steps:

  1. Define the Matrix: Provide the matrix you want to check for diagonalizability.

  2. Find Eigenvalues:

    • Compute the eigenvalues of the matrix by solving the characteristic equation det(AλI)=0\det(A - \lambda I) = 0, where λ\lambda are the eigenvalues.
  3. Find Eigenvectors:

    • For each eigenvalue, find the corresponding eigenvector(s) by solving (AλI)x=0(A - \lambda I)x = 0.
  4. Check Geometric and Algebraic Multiplicities:

    • The algebraic multiplicity of an eigenvalue is the number of times it appears as a root of the characteristic equation.
    • The geometric multiplicity of an eigenvalue is the dimension of its eigenspace (the number of independent eigenvectors associated with it).
  5. Conclusion:

    • A matrix is diagonalizable if, for every eigenvalue, the geometric multiplicity equals the algebraic multiplicity.
    • Alternatively, if the sum of the dimensions of the eigenspaces equals the size of the matrix (i.e., there are nn linearly independent eigenvectors for an n×nn \times n matrix), then the matrix is diagonalizable.

If you share the matrix, I can calculate all these steps for you and determine whether it is diagonalizable. Let me know if you'd like me to proceed!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Matrix Theory
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Diagonalization

Formulas

Characteristic Equation: det(A - λI) = 0
Eigenvector Equation: (A - λI)x = 0

Theorems

Diagonalization Theorem: A matrix is diagonalizable if it has n linearly independent eigenvectors for an n x n matrix.

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level (First Year)