Linearly Independent Eigen Vectors

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Solved (sorry i tried again and realized my E-values were wrong)
1. Homework Statement

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Homework Equations


Find Eigen Values and then what?

The Attempt at a Solution


I got eigen values as 3 and -3.
Now how to proceed?
I got Eigen Vector as: 1, 1 for eigen value of 3
and eigen vector as 8, 2 for eigen value of -3
so these are 2 independent eigen vector.
Book answer is B.
How?
 

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Show your work, not just the results, please
 
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Okay. Will be careful for next time.
I'm struggling with this question. Thought of posting here instead of in other thread.
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I think it's hermition matrix as A = (transpose and then conjugate of A)
But book says answer is D.
 

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jaus tail said:
Thought of posting here instead of in other thread
Better to start a new thread: you get more help that way, too !

Post #1 resolved ?
 
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Yes post#1 is solved. I had calculated wrong Eigen Values. Eigen values are +3, and +3. For +3 Eigen Vectors are [+1, -1] and there is no other combination of Eigen Vector that isn't a linear multiple of this vector. So there's only 1 Eigen Vector.
 
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For post #3 I agree with you.
 
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