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Chapter 6.2 Problem 11

Question

Suppose A is an n n matrix with the property that A2 = A. a. Show that if is an eigenvalue of A, then = 0 or = 1. b. Prove that A is diagonalizable. (Hint: See Exercise 3.2.13.)

Solution

Step 1 of 3

Consider the matrix . For matrix , the equation  is true.

Solve the equation .

Thus, eigenvalue of a matrix  (for which  is true) has eigenvalue 0 or 1.

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Title Linear Algebra: A Geometric Approach 2 
Author Ted Shifrin, Malcolm Adams
ISBN 9781429215213

Suppose A is an n n matrix with the property that A2 = A. a. Show that if is an

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