Eigenvalue/vector M^n=PD^nP^-1

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Homework Statement



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First I found eigenvalues/vectors. Eigenvalues = 0, 3. Associated eigenvectors are (1,2) and (1,1). P= matrix of e. vectors, D = matrix of values.

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Not really sure where I'm going wrong, have gone through it a few times, but my answer is only 50% correct according to the computer program.
 
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