Let A be a symmetric n x n matrix. a) Show that if u, ER", then (Au) vu (Av). b) Show that if A has distinct eigenvalues A₁ and A2, with corresponding eigenvectors v₁ and v2, then v₁ and 2 are orthogonal.

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Let A be a symmetric n x n matrix.
a) Show that if u, 7 € R", then
(Au) · v = ū · (Av).
b) Show that if A has distinct eigenvalues A₁ and A2, with corresponding eigenvectors v₁ and v2, then v₁ and v₂
are orthogonal.
Transcribed Image Text:Let A be a symmetric n x n matrix. a) Show that if u, 7 € R", then (Au) · v = ū · (Av). b) Show that if A has distinct eigenvalues A₁ and A2, with corresponding eigenvectors v₁ and v2, then v₁ and v₂ are orthogonal.
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