Diagonalization of square matrix if not all eigenvalues are distinct of

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Diagonalization of a square matrix with non-distinct eigenvalues is achievable by identifying the eigenspaces and constructing a basis for these eigenspaces. If the set of basis vectors from the eigenspaces spans the entire vector space, the matrix can be diagonalized. The process involves collecting all basis eigenvectors to form the required diagonal matrix.

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Is it possible to diagonalize such matrix? and how would one do it?
 
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Yes, it is possible to diagonalize such a matrix. One has to find the eigenspaces and a basis for the eigenspaces. Take all the basisvectors for the eigenspaces, if they span the entire space, then the matrix is diagonalizable.
Taking all the basis eigenvectors as a basis gives you the required diagonal matrix.
 

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