You are given a transition matrix P and initial distribution vector v. P = 0.5 0.5 0 1 , v = 1 0 (a) Find the two-step transition matrix. (b) Find the distribution vector after one step.

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You are given a transition matrix P and initial distribution vector v.

P = 
0.5
0.5  
 
0 1
, v = 
 
1 0
 
(a) Find the two-step transition matrix.
 
(b) Find the distribution vector after one step.
 
   
 


Find the distribution vector after two steps.
 
   
 


Find the distribution vector after three steps.
 
   
 
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