Let A be an n×n matrix and let λ be an eigenvalue of A. If A−λI has rank k, what is the dimension of the eigenspace corresponding to λ? Explain.

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Let A be an n×n matrix and let λ be an eigenvalue of A. If A−λI has rank k, what is the dimension of the eigenspace corresponding to λ? Explain.

 

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