E-values/E-vectors

[squenshl]

Hi,
Just wondering how to calculate M^5v given that
M = [3 2 4
2 0 2
4 2 3].
and v = (1,0,-1). v being a column vector.

[slider142]

v is an eigenvector of M. Find the eigenvalue that it corresponds to.

[HallsofIvy]

If Mv= \lambda v, then M^2v= M(Mv)= M(\lambda v)= \lambda Mv= \lambda^2 v. Get the point?

[Pengwuino]

Also, remember that M^5 is just M acting on v 5 consecutive times. Eigenvectors make this quite simple :)