Find the characteristic polynomial and the eigenvalues of the matrix. -7 -7 1 - 1 The characteristic polynomial is (Type an expression using as the variable. Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed.)

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Find the characteristic polynomial and the eigenvalues of the matrix.

\[
\begin{bmatrix}
-7 & -7 \\
1 & -1 \\
\end{bmatrix}
\]

The characteristic polynomial is \(\square\).  
(Type an expression using \(\lambda\) as the variable. Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:Find the characteristic polynomial and the eigenvalues of the matrix. \[ \begin{bmatrix} -7 & -7 \\ 1 & -1 \\ \end{bmatrix} \] The characteristic polynomial is \(\square\). (Type an expression using \(\lambda\) as the variable. Type an exact answer, using radicals as needed.)
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