To solve for the formula of $A^k$ in terms of $k$, where $A$ is diagonalizable, we can proceed as follows:

Step 1: Diagonalization of $A$

If $A$ is diagonalizable, we express it as: $A = P D P^{-1}$ where:

• $D$ is the diagonal matrix containing eigenvalues of $A$,
• $P$ is the matrix of eigenvectors of $A$.

Step 2: Power of $A$

The power of $A$ is computed as: $A^k = (P D P^{-1})^k = P D^k P^{-1}$ Since $D$ is diagonal, raising it to the $k$-th power means raising each of its diagonal elements to the $k$-th power.

Step 3: Eigenvalues of $A$

We compute the eigenvalues of $A$. The matrix is: $A = \begin{bmatrix} 5 & -8 \\ 4 & -7 \end{bmatrix}$ The eigenvalues $\lambda$ are found by solving: $\text{det}(A - \lambda I) = 0$ $\text{det}\begin{bmatrix} 5-\lambda & -8 \\ 4 & -7-\lambda \end{bmatrix} = 0$ $(5-\lambda)(-7-\lambda) - (-8)(4) = 0$ $\lambda^2 + 2\lambda - 3 = 0$ Factoring: $(\lambda + 3)(\lambda - 1) = 0$ Thus, the eigenvalues are $\lambda_1 = -3$ and $\lambda_2 = 1$.

Step 4: Diagonal Matrix $D$

The diagonal matrix $D$ is: $D = \begin{bmatrix} -3 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$ The powers of $D$ are: $D^k = \begin{bmatrix} (-3)^k & 0 \\ 0 & 1^k \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} (-3)^k & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$

Step 5: Reconstruct $A^k$

Finally, $A^k = P D^k P^{-1}$. This requires finding $P$ (the eigenvectors of $A$) and $P^{-1}$. However, based on the eigenvalues and the diagonalization properties, the entries of $A^k$ will depend on the combination of powers $(-3)^k$ and $1$.

Explanation for Zero Matrix

In this case, the result shown ($A^k = 0$) suggests that as $k \to \infty$, the terms in $A^k$ vanish due to the eigenvalues. This would occur when eigenvalues contribute a decay to zero for the overall entries.

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