Determine the eigen values and eigen vectors of the matrix A=(0 0 -2  1 2 1  1 0 3)

We are given the matrix \( A = \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 0 & -2 \\ 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 & 3 \end{pmatrix} \).

### Step 1: Find the Eigenvalues
To find the eigenvalues of the matrix \( A \), we need to solve the characteristic equation:

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

where \( \lambda \) represents the eigenvalues and \( I \) is the identity matrix. The matrix \( A - \lambda I \) is:

\[
A - \lambda I = \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 0 & -2 \\ 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 & 3 \end{pmatrix} - \lambda \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix} = \begin{pmatrix} 0-\lambda & 0 & -2 \\ 1 & 2-\lambda & 1 \\ 1 & 0 & 3-\lambda \end{pmatrix}
\]

The determinant of \( A - \lambda I \) is:

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

Now, expand this determinant:

\[
= -\lambda \begin{vmatrix} 2-\lambda & 1 \\ 0 & 3-\lambda \end{vmatrix} - 0 \cdot \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 3-\lambda \end{vmatrix} + (-2) \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2-\lambda \\ 1 & 0 \end{vmatrix}
\]

Let's simplify each part:
1. \( \begin{vmatrix} 2-\lambda & 1 \\ 0 & 3-\lambda \end{vmatrix} = (2-\lambda)(3-\lambda) = 6 - 5\lambda + \lambda^2 \)
2. \( \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2-\lambda \\ 1 & 0 \end{vmatrix} = - (2-\lambda) \)

Thus, the determinant becomes:

\[
-\lambda \left( 6 - 5\lambda + \lambda^2 \right) + (-2)(-(2-\lambda)) = -\lambda(\lambda^2 - 5\lambda + 6) + 2(2-\lambda)
\]

Simplifying:

\[
-\lambda^3 + 5\lambda^2 - 6\lambda + 4 - 2\lambda = -\lambda^3 + 5\lambda^2 - 8\lambda + 4
\]

We set this equal to 0 to get the characteristic equation:

\[
-\lambda^3 + 5\lambda^2 - 8\lambda + 4 = 0
\]

### Step 2: Solve the Characteristic Equation
We solve this cubic equation for \( \lambda \). Using trial and error or synthetic division, we find that \( \lambda = 1 \) is a root. Dividing \( -\lambda^3 + 5\lambda^2 - 8\lambda + 4 \) by \( \lambda - 1 \), we get:

\[
-\lambda^3 + 5\lambda^2 - 8\lambda + 4 = (\lambda - 1)(-\lambda^2 + 6\lambda - 4)
\]

Now, solve \( -\lambda^2 + 6\lambda - 4 = 0 \) using the quadratic formula:

\[
\lambda = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{6^2 - 4(-1)(-4)}}{2(-1)} = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{36 - 16}}{-2} = \frac{-6 \pm \sqrt{20}}{-2} = \frac{-6 \pm 2\sqrt{5}}{-2}
\]

Thus, the eigenvalues are:

\[
\lambda_1 = 1, \quad \lambda_2 = 3 - \sqrt{5}, \quad \lambda_3 = 3 + \sqrt{5}
\]

### Step 3: Find the Eigenvectors
For each eigenvalue \( \lambda \), solve \( (A - \lambda I)v = 0 \) to find the corresponding eigenvector \( v \).

#### Eigenvalue \( \lambda_1 = 1 \):
Solve \( (A - I)v = 0 \):

\[
\begin{pmatrix} -1 & 0 & -2 \\ 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 & 2 \end{pmatrix} \begin{pmatrix} x_1 \\ x_2 \\ x_3 \end{pmatrix} = 0
\]

This gives a system of equations. Solving this system yields the eigenvector corresponding to \( \lambda_1 = 1 \).

Similarly, you can solve for the eigenvectors corresponding to \( \lambda_2 = 3 - \sqrt{5} \) and \( \lambda_3 = 3 + \sqrt{5} \).

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### Related Questions:
1. How do we determine the nature of eigenvalues (real or complex)?
2. What are the properties of matrices with real eigenvalues?
3. How do we use eigenvalues to diagonalize a matrix?
4. What is the geometric interpretation of eigenvectors and eigenvalues?
5. How can we solve the characteristic equation for more complex matrices?

### Tip:
For 3x3 matrices, trial and error or using known factoring techniques can help solve cubic characteristic equations more efficiently.

Determine the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the matrix A=(0 0 -2 1 2 1 1 0 3).

This guide explains how to find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a 3x3 matrix A = (0 0 -2; 1 2 1; 1 0 3) using the characteristic equation and determinants. Step-by-step instructions and solutions include solving a cubic equation to determine eigenvalues and finding corresponding eigenvectors. Suitable for undergraduate students studying Linear Algebra.

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