Inverse Power Method and Eigenvectors

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Homework Statement



The Markov matrix A = [.9 .3; .1 .7] has eigenvalues 1 and .6, and the power method uk=Aku0 converges to [.75 .25]T. Find the eigenvectors of A-1. What does the inverse power method u-k=A-1u0 converge to (after you multiply by .6k)?

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Eigenvalue 1 is the dominant one when using the power method on A. However, we're interested in the smallest eigenvalue when dealing with the inverse power method, in this case .6. The eigenvalues of A-1 are:
(1/.6) and 1. According to theory, the eigenvectors of A-1 are the same as those in A.

So, the corresponding eigenvector to the value .6 is [-1 1]T.

From there, I'm simply stumped. Can anyone please help?!
 
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Also, I found that the eigenvector corresponding to the eigenvalue 1 is [3 1]T. Still confused though... Not sure how to proceed.
 
I know that these eigenvectors correspond to the eigenvalues of A-1, and these eigenvalues are the reciprocal of those given. Does anyone know how to apply the power method to A-1? Any ideas? Thanks!