: These are the eigenvectors of “A”

: It is assumed that “A” is fully diagonalizable as there are precisely “n” independent eigenvectors.

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: use eigenvectors and eigenvalues

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Theorem 3.5.1

: “a” is a constant.

: The above holds in general.

: f’(x) = a*f(x)
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* Example

Eigenvalues: k = -1, k = 4
Eigenvectors: (1, 1), (3, -2)
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“P” is generated from “A.”
: The purpose of the diagonalization is to create the following “recursive” relationship.

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Define:

: P is a collection of eigenvectors of “A.”

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*mnemonics

“Afrikan”
: This is given.
“Pig”
: This is defined.

Pigi and Aei-Pi-gi

: It is seen that the exponents “4” and “-1” are the eigenvalues.
: Also note that the e^4x and e^-x form the basis of the polynomial f(x).