Suppose that ,...., are distinct eigenvalues of matrix A with corresponding eigenvectors x₁,x₂,...,x, respectively. Show that x₁,x₂,....x, are linearly independent.

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Suppose that 2, 2...., are distinct eigenvalues of matrix A
with corresponding eigenvectors x₁,x₂,...,x, respectively.
Show that x₁,x₂,....x, are linearly independent.
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that 2, 2...., are distinct eigenvalues of matrix A with corresponding eigenvectors x₁,x₂,...,x, respectively. Show that x₁,x₂,....x, are linearly independent.
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