Elementary Linear Algebra 7th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-13311-087-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-13311-087-3

Chapter 7 - Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors - 7.2 Diagonalization - 7.2 Exercises - Page 360: 26

Answer

We can guarantee the diagonalization.

Work Step by Step

We know that for a triangular or diagonal matrix, the eigenvalues are the entries on the diagonal. Hence, here the eigenvalues are: $4,1,-2$. So we have $3$ distinct eigenvalues and the dimensions of the matrix are $3\times3$. Thus, we can guarantee the diagonalization.
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