Find 2 linearly independent eigenvectors and a eigenvalue

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The discussion focuses on finding two linearly independent eigenvectors and an eigenvalue for the matrix A, represented as:
5 5 5
5 5 5
5 5 5. The eigenvalue identified is 15, with one eigenvector being [1, 1, 1]. A second eigenvector, derived without calculation, is (1, 1, -2), satisfying the equation 5x + 5y + 5z = 0. This demonstrates the method of selecting vectors that fulfill the eigenvalue equation.

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Hi

I am supposed to, without calculation, find 2 linearly independent eigenvectors and a eigenvalue of the following matrix A

5 5 5
5 5 5
5 5 5

The eigenvalue is easy -- it is 15. And I can find one eigenvector, [1 1 1] (written vertically), but another without calculation? Is there a trick that I should see? Of course, zero is also a eigenvalue, but how am I supposed to find the other eigenvector without calculation? Is there something that I should see?

Thanks.
 
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Pick the vector (x,y,z) so that 5x+5y+5z=0. Say, (1,1,-2)?
 


oh thanks!
 

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