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Find the Eigen Values ( or Characteristic roots ) and Eigen Vectors ( or Characteristic vectors ) of the following matrix and give the Matrix which transforms A to diagonal form.

-2 1 1
A = -11 4 5
-1 1 0

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The Characteristic Equation of A is Det( A - lamda I ) = 0
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Therefore, the Eigen Values ( or Characteristic roots) = 1 , 2 , - ...

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