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### Problem 5

Consider the real symmetric matrix

\[ A = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & 2 \\ 2 & -1 \end{pmatrix}. \]

**Tasks:**

1. Construct an orthogonal matrix \( Q \) of eigenvectors that would implement a diagonalization of the matrix \( A \).
2. Classify the conic section given by the equation:

   \[ 2x_1^2 + 4x_1x_2 - x_2^2 = 6 \]

   as an ellipse, parabola, or a hyperbola.
3. Determine the equations of the principal axes of the conic section.
4. Sketch the graph of the conic section.

**Instructions:**

- To find \( Q \), compute the eigenvectors of \( A \) and normalize them to form an orthogonal set.
- Use the eigenvectors to classify the conic section by examining the discriminant of the conic equation.
- Identify any transformations required to align the coordinate axes with the principal axes of the conic section.
- Sketch the graph based on the classification and transformation results.
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem 5 Consider the real symmetric matrix \[ A = \begin{pmatrix} 2 & 2 \\ 2 & -1 \end{pmatrix}. \] **Tasks:** 1. Construct an orthogonal matrix \( Q \) of eigenvectors that would implement a diagonalization of the matrix \( A \). 2. Classify the conic section given by the equation: \[ 2x_1^2 + 4x_1x_2 - x_2^2 = 6 \] as an ellipse, parabola, or a hyperbola. 3. Determine the equations of the principal axes of the conic section. 4. Sketch the graph of the conic section. **Instructions:** - To find \( Q \), compute the eigenvectors of \( A \) and normalize them to form an orthogonal set. - Use the eigenvectors to classify the conic section by examining the discriminant of the conic equation. - Identify any transformations required to align the coordinate axes with the principal axes of the conic section. - Sketch the graph based on the classification and transformation results.
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