The discussion revolves around the calculation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, specifically focusing on determining the value of x2(1) based on provided parameters and expressions.
Participants have acknowledged the original poster's calculations, indicating that the numerical approximation may be correct. However, there is an ongoing exploration of whether an exact expression is required, and the original poster seeks further validation on a related problem.
The original poster mentions a correction to a term in their question, indicating potential confusion in the problem setup. They express a desire to ensure their understanding is solid.
fzero said:It's correct. though it's possible that they want an exact expression instead of a numerical approximation.
dvep said:thank you for your reply, that is good to hear.
Could you also check this one http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/jon_jon_19/Eigen2.jpg
The second term should be De^( - √(5)t), I made a mistake when writing out the question.
Just want to make sure i got a good grasp of this, my answer is 3.09
thank you