Math Problem Statement
Question 8 select two eigenvectors of the matrix A= [[3/2,-1][-1/2,1/2]] . A. v1= [-1-sqrroot(5), 1], v2 = [-1+sqrroot(5), 1]. B. v1= [1-sqrroot(3), 1], v2 = [1+sqrroot(3), 1]. C. v1= [1-sqrroot(5), 1], v2 = [1+sqrroot(5), 1]. D. v1= [-1-sqrroot(3), 1], v2 = [-1+sqrroot(3), 1]
Solution
Let's find the correct eigenvectors of the matrix by determining the eigenvalues and then using them to find corresponding eigenvectors.
Step 1: Find the Eigenvalues
The characteristic equation is:
where represents the eigenvalues. This equation can be expressed as:
Calculating the determinant:
Simplifying this:
Solving this using the quadratic formula:
After solving, plug back to find corresponding eigenvectors and match with the correct option from:
A: .
B: .
C: .
D: .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Matrix Algebra
Eigenvalues
Eigenvectors
Formulas
Characteristic equation
Quadratic formula
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced Undergraduate