Chapter 7

Differential Equations and Linear Algebra · 231 exercises

Problem 1

Decide whether or not the given matrix \(A\) is diagonalizable. If so, find an invertible matrix \(S\) and a diagonal matrix \(D\) such that \(S^{-1} A S=D\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rr} 3 & 0 \\ 16 & -1 \end{array}\right].$$

4 step solution

Problem 1

For Problems \(1-5,\) determine how many Jordan canonical forms are with the given eigenvalues (not counting rearrangements of the Jordan blocks) and list each of them.A \(3 \times 3\) matrix with eigenvalues \(\lambda=-4,0,9\).

2 step solution

Problem 1

Show that \(A\) is non defective and use Theorem 7.4 .3 to find \(e^{A t}\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{ll} 1 & 2 \\ 0 & 3 \end{array}\right]$$

7 step solution

Problem 1

Determine an orthogonal matrix \(S\) such that \(S^{T} A S=\operatorname{diag}\left(\lambda_{1}, \lambda_{2}, \ldots, \lambda_{n}\right),\) where \(A\) denotes the given matrix. $$\left[\begin{array}{rr} 1 & 4 \\ 4 & -5 \end{array}\right]$$

4 step solution

Problem 1

Determine whether the given matrix \(A\) is diagonalizable. Where possible, find a matrix \(S\) such that $$S^{-1} A S=\operatorname{diag}\left(\lambda_{1}, \lambda_{2}, \ldots, \lambda_{n}\right).$$ $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rr}-9 & 0 \\\4 & -9\end{array}\right]$$

3 step solution

Problem 1

Use Equation \((7.1 .1)\) to verify that \(\lambda\) and v are an eigenvalue/eigenvector pair for the given matrix \(A\). $$\lambda=2, \quad v=(2,9), \quad A=\left[\begin{array}{cc}-7 & 2 \\\\-9 & 4 \end{array}\right].$$

5 step solution

Problem 1

Determine the multiplicity of each eigenvalue and a basis for each eigenspace of the given matrix \(A\). Hence, determine the dimension of each eigenspace and state whether the matrix is defective or nondefective. $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rr} -7 & 0 \\ -3 & -7 \end{array}\right]$$

6 step solution

Problem 2

Decide whether or not the given matrix \(A\) is diagonalizable. If so, find an invertible matrix \(S\) and a diagonal matrix \(D\) such that \(S^{-1} A S=D\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{cc} 13 & -9 \\ 25 & -17 \end{array}\right].$$

7 step solution

Problem 2

Determine how many Jordan canonical forms are with the given eigenvalues (not counting rearrangements of the Jordan blocks) and list each of them. A \(3 \times 3\) matrix with eigenvalues \(\lambda=1,1,1\).

3 step solution

Problem 2

Show that \(A\) is non defective and use Theorem 7.4 .3 to find \(e^{A t}\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{ll} 3 & 1 \\ 1 & 3 \end{array}\right]$$

5 step solution

Problem 2

Determine an orthogonal matrix \(S\) such that \(S^{T} A S=\operatorname{diag}\left(\lambda_{1}, \lambda_{2}, \ldots, \lambda_{n}\right),\) where \(A\) denotes the given matrix. $$\left[\begin{array}{rr} 2 & 2 \\ 2 & -1 \end{array}\right]$$

4 step solution

Problem 2

Determine whether the given matrix \(A\) is diagonalizable. Where possible, find a matrix \(S\) such that $$S^{-1} A S=\operatorname{diag}\left(\lambda_{1}, \lambda_{2}, \ldots, \lambda_{n}\right).$$ $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rr}-1 & -2 \\\\-2 & 2\end{array}\right]$$

4 step solution

Problem 2

Use Equation \((7.1 .1)\) to verify that \(\lambda\) and v are an eigenvalue/eigenvector pair for the given matrix \(A\). $$\lambda=4, \quad \mathbf{v}=(1,1), \quad A=\left[\begin{array}{ll}1 & 3 \\\2 & 2 \end{array}\right].$$

4 step solution

Problem 2

Determine the multiplicity of each eigenvalue and a basis for each eigenspace of the given matrix \(A\). Hence, determine the dimension of each eigenspace and state whether the matrix is defective or nondefective. $$A=\left[\begin{array}{ll} 1 & 4 \\ 2 & 3 \end{array}\right]$$

6 step solution

Problem 3

Decide whether or not the given matrix \(A\) is diagonalizable. If so, find an invertible matrix \(S\) and a diagonal matrix \(D\) such that \(S^{-1} A S=D\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr} -4 & 3 & 0 \\ -6 & 5 & 0 \\ 3 & -3 & -1 \end{array}\right].$$

3 step solution

Problem 3

Determine how many Jordan canonical forms are with the given eigenvalues (not counting rearrangements of the Jordan blocks) and list each of them. A \(4 \times 4\) matrix with eigenvalues \(\lambda=1,1,3,3\).

3 step solution

Problem 3

Show that \(A\) is non defective and use Theorem 7.4 .3 to find \(e^{A t}\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rl} 0 & 2 \\ -2 & 0 \end{array}\right]$$

4 step solution

Problem 3

Determine an orthogonal matrix \(S\) such that \(S^{T} A S=\operatorname{diag}\left(\lambda_{1}, \lambda_{2}, \ldots, \lambda_{n}\right),\) where \(A\) denotes the given matrix. $$\left[\begin{array}{ll} 4 & 6 \\ 6 & 9 \end{array}\right]$$

5 step solution

Problem 3

Determine whether the given matrix \(A\) is diagonalizable. Where possible, find a matrix \(S\) such that $$S^{-1} A S=\operatorname{diag}\left(\lambda_{1}, \lambda_{2}, \ldots, \lambda_{n}\right).$$ $$A=\left[\begin{array}{ll}-7 & 4 \\\\-4 & 1\end{array}\right]$$

5 step solution

Problem 3

Use Equation \((7.1 .1)\) to verify that \(\lambda\) and v are an eigenvalue/eigenvector pair for the given matrix \(A\). $$\lambda=3, \mathbf{v}=(2,1,-1), A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}1 & -2 & -6 \\\\-2 & 2 & -5 \\\2 & 1 & 8\end{array}\right].$$

5 step solution

Problem 3

Determine the multiplicity of each eigenvalue and a basis for each eigenspace of the given matrix \(A\). Hence, determine the dimension of each eigenspace and state whether the matrix is defective or nondefective. $$A=\left[\begin{array}{ll} 3 & 0 \\ 0 & 3 \end{array}\right]$$

5 step solution

Problem 4

Decide whether or not the given matrix \(A\) is diagonalizable. If so, find an invertible matrix \(S\) and a diagonal matrix \(D\) such that \(S^{-1} A S=D\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr} 1 & 1 & 0 \\ -4 & 5 & 0 \\ 17 & -11 & -2 \end{array}\right].$$

4 step solution

Problem 4

Determine how many Jordan canonical forms are with the given eigenvalues (not counting rearrangements of the Jordan blocks) and list each of them. A \(5 \times 5\) matrix with eigenvalues \(\lambda=2,2,2,2,2\).

3 step solution

Problem 4

Show that \(A\) is non defective and use Theorem 7.4 .3 to find \(e^{A t}\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rr} -1 & 3 \\ -3 & -1 \end{array}\right]$$

7 step solution

Problem 4

Determine an orthogonal matrix \(S\) such that \(S^{T} A S=\operatorname{diag}\left(\lambda_{1}, \lambda_{2}, \ldots, \lambda_{n}\right),\) where \(A\) denotes the given matrix. $$\left[\begin{array}{ll} 1 & 2 \\ 2 & 1 \end{array}\right]$$

5 step solution

Problem 4

Determine whether the given matrix \(A\) is diagonalizable. Where possible, find a matrix \(S\) such that $$S^{-1} A S=\operatorname{diag}\left(\lambda_{1}, \lambda_{2}, \ldots, \lambda_{n}\right).$$ $$A=\left[\begin{array}{ll}1 & -8 \\\2 & -7\end{array}\right]$$

6 step solution

Problem 4

Determine the multiplicity of each eigenvalue and a basis for each eigenspace of the given matrix \(A\). Hence, determine the dimension of each eigenspace and state whether the matrix is defective or nondefective. $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rr} 1 & 2 \\ -2 & 5 \end{array}\right]$$

5 step solution

Problem 5

Decide whether or not the given matrix \(A\) is diagonalizable. If so, find an invertible matrix \(S\) and a diagonal matrix \(D\) such that \(S^{-1} A S=D\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr} -1 & -1 & 3 \\ 4 & 4 & -4 \\ -1 & 0 & 3 \end{array}\right].$$ [Hint: The only eigenvalue of \(A\) is \(\lambda=2.1\)]

3 step solution

Problem 5

Determine an orthogonal matrix \(S\) such that \(S^{T} A S=\operatorname{diag}\left(\lambda_{1}, \lambda_{2}, \ldots, \lambda_{n}\right),\) where \(A\) denotes the given matrix. $$\left[\begin{array}{rrr} 0 & 0 & 3 \\ 0 & -2 & 0 \\ 3 & 0 & 0 \end{array}\right]$$

4 step solution

Problem 5

Use Equation \((7.1 .1)\) to verify that \(\lambda\) and v are an eigenvalue/eigenvector pair for the given matrix \(A\). $$\lambda=10, \quad \mathbf{v}=c_{1}(1,-4,0)+c_{2}(0,0,1),$$ \(A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}6 & -1 & 0 \\ -16 & 6 & 0 \\ -4 & -1 & 10\end{array}\right],\) where \(c_{1}\) and \(c_{2}\) are constants.

5 step solution

Problem 5

Determine whether the given matrix \(A\) is diagonalizable. Where possible, find a matrix \(S\) such that $$S^{-1} A S=\operatorname{diag}\left(\lambda_{1}, \lambda_{2}, \ldots, \lambda_{n}\right).$$ $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rr}0 & 4 \\\\-4 & 0\end{array}\right]$$

6 step solution

Problem 5

Determine the multiplicity of each eigenvalue and a basis for each eigenspace of the given matrix \(A\). Hence, determine the dimension of each eigenspace and state whether the matrix is defective or nondefective. $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rr} 5 & 5 \\ -2 & -1 \end{array}\right]$$

6 step solution

Problem 6

Decide whether or not the given matrix \(A\) is diagonalizable. If so, find an invertible matrix \(S\) and a diagonal matrix \(D\) such that \(S^{-1} A S=D\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr} 9 & 5 & -5 \\ 0 & -1 & 0 \\ 10 & 5 & -6 \end{array}\right].$$ [Hint: The eigenvalues of \(A \text { are } \lambda=4 \text { and } \lambda=-1 .]\)

4 step solution

Problem 6

Determine how many Jordan canonical forms are possible with the given eigenvalues (not counting rearrangements of the Jordan blocks). You do not need to list them. An \(11 \times 11\) matrix with eigenvalues \(\lambda=2,2,2\) 2,6,6,6,6,8,8,8.

3 step solution

Problem 6

Determine an orthogonal matrix \(S\) such that \(S^{T} A S=\operatorname{diag}\left(\lambda_{1}, \lambda_{2}, \ldots, \lambda_{n}\right),\) where \(A\) denotes the given matrix. $$\left[\begin{array}{lll} 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 2 & 4 & 2 \\ 1 & 2 & 1 \end{array}\right]$$

4 step solution

Problem 6

Given that \(\mathbf{v}_{1}=(-2,1)\) and \(\mathbf{v}_{2}=(1,1)\) are eigenvectors of $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rr}-5 & 2 \\\1 & -4\end{array}\right]$$ determine the eigenvalues of \(A.\)

4 step solution

Problem 6

Determine whether the given matrix \(A\) is diagonalizable. Where possible, find a matrix \(S\) such that $$S^{-1} A S=\operatorname{diag}\left(\lambda_{1}, \lambda_{2}, \ldots, \lambda_{n}\right).$$ $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}1 & 0 & 0 \\\0 & 3 & 7 \\\1 & 1 & -3\end{array}\right]$$

6 step solution

Problem 6

Determine the multiplicity of each eigenvalue and a basis for each eigenspace of the given matrix \(A\). Hence, determine the dimension of each eigenspace and state whether the matrix is defective or nondefective. $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr} 3 & -4 & -1 \\ 0 & -1 & -1 \\ 0 & -4 & 2 \end{array}\right]$$

3 step solution

Problem 7

Use some form of technology to find a complete set of orthonormal eigenvectors for \(A\) and an orthogonal matrix \(S\) and a diagonal matrix \(D\) such that \(S^{-1} A S=D\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{lll} 2 & 2 & 1 \\ 2 & 5 & 2 \\ 1 & 2 & 2 \end{array}\right].$$

6 step solution

Problem 7

Determine how many Jordan canonical forms are possible with the given eigenvalues (not counting rearrangements of the Jordan blocks). You do not need to list them. A \(10 \times 10\) matrix with eigenvalues \(\lambda=2,2,2\) 2,5,5,5,5,5,5.

3 step solution

Problem 7

Show that \(A\) is non defective and use Theorem 7.4 .3 to find \(e^{A t}\). \(A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}6 & -2 & -1 \\ 8 & -2 & -2 \\ 4 & -2 & 1\end{array}\right]\) and you may assume that \(p(\lambda)=-(\lambda-2)^{2}(\lambda-1)\)

4 step solution

Problem 7

Determine an orthogonal matrix \(S\) such that \(S^{T} A S=\operatorname{diag}\left(\lambda_{1}, \lambda_{2}, \ldots, \lambda_{n}\right),\) where \(A\) denotes the given matrix. $$\left[\begin{array}{lll} 2 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 3 & 1 \\ 0 & 1 & 3 \end{array}\right]$$

3 step solution

Problem 7

Given that \(\mathbf{v}_{1}=(1,-2)\) and \(\mathbf{v}_{2}=(1,1)\) are eigenvectors of \(A=\left[\begin{array}{ll}4 & 1 \\ 2 & 3\end{array}\right],\) determine the eigenvalues of \(A\).

7 step solution

Problem 7

Determine whether the given matrix \(A\) is diagonalizable. Where possible, find a matrix \(S\) such that $$S^{-1} A S=\operatorname{diag}\left(\lambda_{1}, \lambda_{2}, \ldots, \lambda_{n}\right).$$ $$A=\left[\begin{array}{lll}1 & -2 & 0 \\\2 & -3 & 0 \\\2 & -2 & -1\end{array}\right]$$

2 step solution

Problem 8

Use some form of technology to find a complete set of orthonormal eigenvectors for \(A\) and an orthogonal matrix \(S\) and a diagonal matrix \(D\) such that \(S^{-1} A S=D\). $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr} 0 & -1 & 4 \\ -1 & 5 & 2 \\ 4 & 2 & 2 \end{array}\right].$$

5 step solution

Problem 8

If it is known that \((A-5 I)^{2}=0\) for the matrix in Problem \(7,\) how many Jordan canonical form structures are possible for the matrix \(A\) ?

3 step solution

Problem 8

If \(A=\operatorname{diag}\left(d_{1}, d_{2}, \ldots, d_{n}\right),\) prove that $$ e^{A t}=\operatorname{diag}\left(e^{d_{1} t}, e^{d_{2} t}, e^{d_{3} t}, \ldots, e^{d_{n} t}\right) $$

4 step solution

Problem 8

Determine an orthogonal matrix \(S\) such that \(S^{T} A S=\operatorname{diag}\left(\lambda_{1}, \lambda_{2}, \ldots, \lambda_{n}\right),\) where \(A\) denotes the given matrix. $$\left[\begin{array}{lll} 0 & 1 & 0 \\ 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{array}\right]$$

5 step solution

Problem 8

The effect of the linear transformation \(T: \mathbb{R}^{2} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}^{2}\) with matrix \(A=\left[\begin{array}{rr}1 & 0 \\ 0 & -1\end{array}\right]\) is to reflect each vector in the \(x\) -axis. By arguing geometrically, determine all eigenvalues and eigenvectors of \(A\).

3 step solution

Problem 8

Determine whether the given matrix \(A\) is diagonalizable. Where possible, find a matrix \(S\) such that $$S^{-1} A S=\operatorname{diag}\left(\lambda_{1}, \lambda_{2}, \ldots, \lambda_{n}\right).$$ $$A=\left[\begin{array}{rrr}0 & -2 & -2 \\\\-2 & 0 & -2 \\\\-2 & -2 & 0\end{array}\right]$$

4 step solution

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