2 -2 3
1  1   1
1  3 -1
Find the eigen values and eigen vectors of this 3×3 matrix


To find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a 3x3 matrix, we need to follow these steps:

### Step 1: Represent the matrix
Let's represent the matrix \( A \) as:

\[
A = \begin{pmatrix}
2 & -2 & 3 \\
1 & 1 & 1 \\
1 & 3 & -1
\end{pmatrix}
\]

### Step 2: Find the characteristic equation
The characteristic equation is found using the determinant of \( A - \lambda I \), where \( \lambda \) is the eigenvalue, and \( I \) is the identity matrix:

\[
\text{det}(A - \lambda I) = 0
\]

So, \( A - \lambda I \) is:

\[
A - \lambda I = \begin{pmatrix}
2-\lambda & -2 & 3 \\
1 & 1-\lambda & 1 \\
1 & 3 & -1-\lambda
\end{pmatrix}
\]

The determinant of this matrix must be set to zero:

\[
\text{det}(A - \lambda I) = \begin{vmatrix}
2-\lambda & -2 & 3 \\
1 & 1-\lambda & 1 \\
1 & 3 & -1-\lambda
\end{vmatrix} = 0
\]

### Step 3: Compute the determinant
Expanding the determinant:

\[
\text{det}(A - \lambda I) = (2-\lambda) \begin{vmatrix} 1-\lambda & 1 \\ 3 & -1-\lambda \end{vmatrix} - (-2) \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 \\ 1 & -1-\lambda \end{vmatrix} + 3 \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1-\lambda \\ 1 & 3 \end{vmatrix}
\]

Calculating each minor:

\[
\begin{vmatrix} 1-\lambda & 1 \\ 3 & -1-\lambda \end{vmatrix} = (1-\lambda)(-1-\lambda) - 3(1) = \lambda^2 - \lambda - 3
\]

\[
\begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 \\ 1 & -1-\lambda \end{vmatrix} = -1 - \lambda - 1 = -\lambda - 2
\]

\[
\begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1-\lambda \\ 1 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = 3 - (1-\lambda) = \lambda + 2
\]

Substituting these into the determinant equation:

\[
\text{det}(A - \lambda I) = (2-\lambda)(\lambda^2 - \lambda - 3) + 2(\lambda + 2) + 3(\lambda + 2)
\]

Expanding and simplifying:

\[
(2-\lambda)(\lambda^2 - \lambda - 3) = 2\lambda^2 - 2\lambda - 6 - \lambda^3 + \lambda^2 + 3\lambda
\]

Combine with the other terms:

\[
-\lambda^3 + 3\lambda^2 + \lambda - 6 + 5\lambda + 10 = 0
\]

So the characteristic equation simplifies to:

\[
-\lambda^3 + 3\lambda^2 + 6\lambda + 4 = 0
\]

### Step 4: Solve for eigenvalues
This cubic equation can be solved using numerical methods or factoring if possible.

\[
\lambda^3 - 3\lambda^2 - 6\lambda - 4 = 0
\]

By trying possible roots (like \(\lambda = 4\)), you can factorize and solve the cubic equation.

### Step 5: Find eigenvectors
Once eigenvalues \(\lambda_1, \lambda_2, \lambda_3\) are found, substitute each eigenvalue back into the equation \( (A - \lambda I) \mathbf{v} = 0 \) to find the corresponding eigenvector \( \mathbf{v} \).

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Here are five related questions:
1. What is the importance of eigenvalues in linear transformations?
2. How do eigenvectors relate to the concept of invariant subspaces?
3. Can eigenvalues be complex, and what does that imply about the matrix?
4. How do you compute eigenvalues for a diagonal matrix?
5. What are the applications of eigenvalues and eigenvectors in physics?

**Tip:** For larger matrices, numerical methods or software like MATLAB can help quickly find eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

Find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of this 3×3 matrix: 2 -2 3; 1 1 1; 1 3 -1

Discover how to compute the eigenvalues and eigenvectors for the 3x3 matrix [[2, -2, 3], [1, 1, 1], [1, 3, -1]]. This problem covers the characteristic equation, matrix determinant, and solving a cubic polynomial, ideal for college-level linear algebra.

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