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Homework Statement
Given the matrix:
0 1 0
0 0 1
12 8 -1
(sorry I don't know how to put proper matrix format)
a) find polynomials a(λ)(λ+2)2+b(λ)(λ-3) = 1 (where a(λ) and b(λ) are the polynomials)
The Attempt at a Solution
Well the characteristic polynomial is already given, but can easily be found, as
(λ+2)2(λ-3)
but how do I find such polynomials? Is this what is meant by the minimal polynomial?