Complex Eigenvalues of system of DE

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The discussion focuses on the equivalence of two expressions in the context of complex eigenvalues of a system of differential equations. A critical sign error was identified in the yellow expression, specifically in the second term, which should be represented as i(-e^{-2t}\sin3t + e^{-2t}\cos3t). Participants clarified that performing the multiplications and organizing real and imaginary terms into separate matrices is essential for understanding the transition between the two expressions. The confusion stemmed from this typo, which was resolved through community input.

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Can someone please explain to me how they got from the orange step to the yellow step?

I am confused how the two expressions are equivalent.

Thanks!
 

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Just perform the multiplications and collect real and imaginary terms in their own matrices.
 
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ChiralSuperfields said:
I am confused how the two expressions are equivalent.
The yellow expression contains a sign error; the second term should be:$$
i\left(\begin{array}{c}
-e^{-2t}\sin3t\\
+e^{-2t}\cos3t
\end{array}\right)
$$
 
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Thank you for your replies @Orodruin and @renormalize ! Yeah that was part of my confusion is that there is a typo
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It makes sense now that I know it is a typo!

Thanks!
 

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