Theoretical diagonalazation question

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The discussion centers on the properties of diagonalizable matrices, specifically focusing on a matrix A in M2x2(Q) that is confirmed to be diagonalizable. It is established that the expression A10 + 12A is also diagonalizable due to the preservation of eigenvalues under polynomial transformations. Additionally, an example is requested for a matrix B in M2x2(Q) that is not diagonalizable, yet B2 is diagonalizable, illustrating the nuances of matrix properties.

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there is
[tex] A\epsilon M_{2x2}(Q)[/tex]
I am given that A is diagonazable
prove that
A)
[tex] A^10+12A [/tex]
is diagonizable too

B)give an example for a matrix B\epsilon M_{2x2}(Q)
that is not diagonizable,but b^2 is diagonisable
??

i know that the eigenvalues of a matrix are the same as for every matrix
like A^10 or A^3+2A+3I etc..

but i don't now how to show what they ask
??
 
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i mistakeny put it here
it should be on calculus
 

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