Find the eigen values and eigen vectors for the matrix A: 
 
A = [
 8 −6 2
 −6 7 −4
 2 −4 3

We are tasked with finding the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrix \( A \):

\[
A = \begin{bmatrix} 8 & -6 & 2 \\ -6 & 7 & -4 \\ 2 & -4 & 3 \end{bmatrix}
\]

### Step 1: Eigenvalue Calculation
To find the eigenvalues, we solve the characteristic equation:

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

Where \( \lambda \) is the eigenvalue and \( I \) is the identity matrix. The matrix \( A - \lambda I \) is:

\[
A - \lambda I = \begin{bmatrix} 8 - \lambda & -6 & 2 \\ -6 & 7 - \lambda & -4 \\ 2 & -4 & 3 - \lambda \end{bmatrix}
\]

Now, we compute the determinant of \( A - \lambda I \):

\[
\det(A - \lambda I) = \det\begin{bmatrix} 8 - \lambda & -6 & 2 \\ -6 & 7 - \lambda & -4 \\ 2 & -4 & 3 - \lambda \end{bmatrix}
\]

Expanding the determinant:

\[
= (8 - \lambda) \begin{vmatrix} 7 - \lambda & -4 \\ -4 & 3 - \lambda \end{vmatrix}
- (-6) \begin{vmatrix} -6 & -4 \\ 2 & 3 - \lambda \end{vmatrix}
+ 2 \begin{vmatrix} -6 & 7 - \lambda \\ 2 & -4 \end{vmatrix}
\]

Each of the 2x2 minors is calculated as:

1. \(\begin{vmatrix} 7 - \lambda & -4 \\ -4 & 3 - \lambda \end{vmatrix} = (7 - \lambda)(3 - \lambda) - (-4)(-4) = (21 - 10\lambda + \lambda^2) - 16 = \lambda^2 - 10\lambda + 5\)
2. \(\begin{vmatrix} -6 & -4 \\ 2 & 3 - \lambda \end{vmatrix} = (-6)(3 - \lambda) - (-4)(2) = -18 + 6\lambda + 8 = 6\lambda - 10\)
3. \(\begin{vmatrix} -6 & 7 - \lambda \\ 2 & -4 \end{vmatrix} = (-6)(-4) - (7 - \lambda)(2) = 24 - (14 - 2\lambda) = 24 - 14 + 2\lambda = 10 + 2\lambda\)

Now, we substitute these results into the expanded determinant equation:

\[
\det(A - \lambda I) = (8 - \lambda)(\lambda^2 - 10\lambda + 5) - (-6)(6\lambda - 10) + 2(10 + 2\lambda)
\]

Simplifying:

\[
= (8 - \lambda)(\lambda^2 - 10\lambda + 5) + 6(6\lambda - 10) + 2(10 + 2\lambda)
\]
\[
= (8\lambda^2 - 80\lambda + 40) - (\lambda^3 - 10\lambda^2 + 5\lambda) + (36\lambda - 60) + (20 + 4\lambda)
\]
\[
= -\lambda^3 + 18\lambda^2 - 49\lambda + 0
\]

Thus, the characteristic equation is:

\[
-\lambda^3 + 18\lambda^2 - 49\lambda = 0
\]

Factoring:

\[
\lambda(\lambda^2 - 18\lambda + 49) = 0
\]

Now, solve the quadratic \( \lambda^2 - 18\lambda + 49 = 0 \) using the quadratic formula:

\[
\lambda = \frac{-(-18) \pm \sqrt{(-18)^2 - 4(1)(49)}}{2(1)} = \frac{18 \pm \sqrt{324 - 196}}{2} = \frac{18 \pm \sqrt{128}}{2} = \frac{18 \pm 8\sqrt{2}}{2}
\]

Thus, the eigenvalues are:

\[
\lambda_1 = 0, \quad \lambda_2 = 9 + 4\sqrt{2}, \quad \lambda_3 = 9 - 4\sqrt{2}
\]

### Step 2: Eigenvector Calculation
Once we have the eigenvalues, we solve \( (A - \lambda I)\mathbf{v} = 0 \) for each eigenvalue \( \lambda \) to find the corresponding eigenvectors.

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Find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors for the matrix A: A = [ 8 −6 2 −6 7 −4 2 −4 3 ]

This detailed guide walks through finding the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a 3x3 matrix. Key concepts include the characteristic equation, determinant expansion, and solving quadratic equations. Suitable for undergraduate students studying linear algebra.

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