How Do Eigenvectors Relate to Matrix Dimensions and Images?

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Homework Statement



1. If v is any nonzero vector in R^2, what is the dimension of the space V of all 2x2 matrices for which v is an eigenvector?

2. If v is an eigenvector of matrix A with associated eigenvalue 3, show that v is in the image of matrix A

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If v is an eigenvector with eigenvalue c(real number), then Av=cv (definition of eigenvector)

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i have posted a picture for my attempt at the first question
but i totally have no idea on the second question
need help from you guys!
 
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There are two things I don't understand about this problem. First, when finding the nth root of a number, there should in theory be n solutions. However, the formula produces n+1 roots. Here is how. The first root is simply ##\left(r\right)^{\left(\frac{1}{n}\right)}##. Then you multiply this first root by n additional expressions given by the formula, as you go through k=0,1,...n-1. So you end up with n+1 roots, which cannot be correct. Let me illustrate what I mean. For this...
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