Prove that if A is a 3 x 3 non-invertible matrix possessing a negative eigenvalue and with positive trace (i.e., tr(A) > 0), then A is diagonalizable.

Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction
4th Edition
ISBN:9781285463247
Author:David Poole
Publisher:David Poole
Chapter5: Orthogonality
Section5.4: Orthogonal Diagonalization Of Symmetric Matrices
Problem 16EQ
icon
Related questions
Topic Video
Question

Problem from image

Prove that if A is a 3 x 3 non-invertible matrix possessing a negative eigenvalue and with
positive trace (i.e., tr(A) > 0), then A is diagonalizable.
Transcribed Image Text:Prove that if A is a 3 x 3 non-invertible matrix possessing a negative eigenvalue and with positive trace (i.e., tr(A) > 0), then A is diagonalizable.
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Research Design Formulation
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, advanced-math and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction
Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction
Algebra
ISBN:
9781285463247
Author:
David Poole
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Elementary Linear Algebra (MindTap Course List)
Elementary Linear Algebra (MindTap Course List)
Algebra
ISBN:
9781305658004
Author:
Ron Larson
Publisher:
Cengage Learning