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For what value(s) of a does the matrix have the characteristics below?
(a) A has an eigenvalue of multiplicity 2.
(b) A has −1 and 2 as eigenvalues.
(c) A has real eigenvalues.

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Introduction:

Consider the matrix,

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Consider the matrix,

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It's characteristic equation is given by,

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Part a)

The matrix A has eigenvalue with multiplicity 2.

For this to happen, convert equation (1) into complete square form.

Consider equation (1),

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Take square roots on both sides.

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For repeated eigenvalues, square root term must be zero.

It is possible only when,

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