Solving Eigenvector Order Homework

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Homework Statement



A =
2 -2
-2 5

Eigenvalues are: 6, 1

Find eigenvectors. My only question is about order. My book lists them in the opposite order as I and I am not sure where I went wrong.

Homework Equations



A =
2 -2
-2 5

Eigenvalues are: 6, 1

The Attempt at a Solution



i..e for 1:
1λ1 -2λ2 = 0
λ1 = 2λ2
= (2λ2)/(λ2)

Let λ2 = 1

= 2/√5, 1/√5

Yet my book lists them as 1/√5, 2/√5. Why is this?
 
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EDIT: Never mind, I was misreading the book. Answer found.