Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors

Section 5.1
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 Factorizing third degree polynomials

• Given
• For integer solutions, Find one solution by
inspection
• Try numbers which are factors of d
• Use Long Division/Synthetic Division and
solve.
 Example 1
• Solve the equation f(x)=0
• By inspection, x = 1 is a solution
• Hence x – 1 is a factor
•
 Synthetic Division
3 2 -7 2
1 3 5 -2
3 5 -2 0
• Long Division
• x-1 is a factor of
• Detailed solution discussed in class
Definition
Section 5.1: Ax= λx
Section 5.1
Geometric Interpretation of the matrix transformation
Ax= λ x
 Qs 3 b
Find the basis for the eigenspace for the eigenvalue 4.

• Since the system of linear equations is

• Put λ=4.
• Use algebra or row reduction to solve.
• Infinitely many solutions exist so solution is in
parametric form.
• Eigenvector is:
 Assignment 5.1
• Try questions 1 to 14