Question
If the sum and product of eigenvalues of a 2 × 2 real matrix are 4 and -1 respectively, then |p| is _______ (in integer).
Answer :
Correct answer is : 2
,
sum of eigenvalue = 4, product of eigen value = -1
trace of A = 3 + q
sum of eigenvalue = trace of matrix
4 = 3 + q ⇒ q = 1
product of eigen value = determinant of A
-1 = 3q - p2
p2 = 3 + 1 = 4
p = ± 2 ⇒ |p| = 2
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