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To solve the problem in the image, we'll start by verifying the Cayley-Hamilton theorem for the given matrix \( A \), and then use this result to find the inverse of \( A \).

### Step 1: Write down the characteristic polynomial of \( A \).

Given the matrix \( A = \begin{pmatrix} 1 & 3 & 7 \\ 4 & 2 & 3 \\ 1 & 2 & 1 \end{pmatrix} \), the characteristic polynomial is obtained from the determinant of \( \lambda I - A \), where \( \lambda \) is an eigenvalue and \( I \) is the identity matrix.

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

\[
\lambda I - A = \begin{pmatrix} \lambda - 1 & -3 & -7 \\ -4 & \lambda - 2 & -3 \\ -1 & -2 & \lambda - 1 \end{pmatrix}
\]

Now, calculate the determinant of this matrix:

\[
\text{det}(\lambda I - A) = \begin{vmatrix} \lambda - 1 & -3 & -7 \\ -4 & \lambda - 2 & -3 \\ -1 & -2 & \lambda - 1 \end{vmatrix}
\]

Expanding along the first row:

\[
= (\lambda - 1) \left[ (\lambda - 2)(\lambda - 1) - (-3)(-2) \right] + 3 \left[ (-4)(\lambda - 1) - (-3)(-1) \right] + 7 \left[ (-4)(-2) - (-3)(\lambda - 2) \right]
\]

Simplify each of these terms:

\[
= (\lambda - 1) \left[ (\lambda^2 - 3\lambda + 2) - 6 \right] + 3 \left[ (-4\lambda + 4) - 3 \right] + 7 \left[ 8 - 3\lambda + 6 \right]
\]

\[
= (\lambda - 1)(\lambda^2 - 3\lambda - 4) + 3(-4\lambda + 1) + 7(14 - 3\lambda)
\]

\[
= (\lambda - 1)(\lambda^2 - 3\lambda - 4) + (-12\lambda + 3) + (98 - 21\lambda)
\]

After simplifying:

\[
= \lambda^3 - 4\lambda^2 - 8\lambda + 33
\]

### Step 2: Verify the Cayley-Hamilton theorem

The Cayley-Hamilton theorem states that a square matrix \( A \) satisfies its own characteristic equation. Therefore, substituting \( A \) into its characteristic polynomial:

\[
A^3 - 4A^2 - 8A + 33I = 0
\]

To verify this, you need to compute \( A^2 \) and \( A^3 \), and substitute these into the equation. Then, check if the equation holds true.

### Step 3: Find the inverse of \( A \)

Using the Cayley-Hamilton theorem, we express \( A^{-1} \) in terms of \( A \) as:

\[
A^{-1} = \frac{1}{33}(A^2 - 4A - 8I)
\]

Compute \( A^{-1} \) by substituting the calculated matrices \( A^2 \) and \( A \).

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Verify Cayley-Hamilton theorem for matrix A = [[1, 3, 7], [4, 2, 3], [1, 2, 1]] and hence find the inverse of A.

Learn how to verify the Cayley-Hamilton theorem for a given matrix and find its inverse. This problem covers key linear algebra concepts including characteristic polynomials, matrix calculations, and the Cayley-Hamilton theorem.

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