Find the eigenvalues for the matrix (4/2/3,2/7/0,-2/1/8)

8,5,6Add '-x-' to each of the three terms on the leading diagonalCalculate the determinant of the 3x3 matrix and set equal to zero (property of eigenvalues)Factorise to find values of x, for which the determinant of the matrix will be equal to zero

TD
Answered by Tutor136255 D. Further Mathematics tutor

2635 Views

See similar Further Mathematics A Level tutors

Related Further Mathematics A Level answers

All answers ▸

Differentiate arctan(x) with respect to x


Show, using the focus-directrix property for an ellipse, that PS +PS'=2a where P is a point on the ellipse and S and S' are the two foci.


Two planes have eqns r.(3i – 4j + 2k) = 5 and r = λ (2i + j + 5k) + μ(i – j – 2k), where λ and μ are scalar parameters. Find the acute angle between the planes, giving your answer to the nearest degree.


How do I solve a simultaneous equation with more unknowns than equations?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning