Diagonalization

Learning objectives

  • Use eigenvectors to diagonalize matrices

Before class

  • Read Lay section 5.3
  • Consult notes to the textbook (if you wish)
  • Ponder Lay problems 5.3: 1, 11, 21, 23, 24, 31.
  • Post to Piazza
  • Write solutions to problems 5.1: 14, 18, 22, 24, 26; 5.2: 2, 10, 22 to turn in at the beginning of class

In class

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