If A is a 4 x 4 matrix such that 3 is the only eigenvalue of A, then the characteristic polynomial of A is (a) r-3 (b) (r-3) (c) -6r+9 (d) Can not tell (a) (b) О (c) O (d) O

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If A is a 4 x 4 matrix such that 3 is the only eigenvalue of A, then the characteristic polynomial
of A is
(a) r-3
(b) (r-3)
(c) -6r +9
(d) Can not tell
(b) O
(c) O
(d) O
The transition matrix rom the basis
to the basis --1. -1 of P, is
O O O
Transcribed Image Text:If A is a 4 x 4 matrix such that 3 is the only eigenvalue of A, then the characteristic polynomial of A is (a) r-3 (b) (r-3) (c) -6r +9 (d) Can not tell (b) O (c) O (d) O The transition matrix rom the basis to the basis --1. -1 of P, is O O O
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