Engineering Board Exam Reviewer · Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors · easy

Find the eigenvalues of bmatrix3&1\0&5 bmatrix.

1. 3 and 5
2. 1 and 5
3. 3 and 1
4. -3 and -5

Answer

A. 3 and 5

Solution

For a triangular matrix the eigenvalues are the diagonal entries: =3,5.

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