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| | + | The '''characteristic polynomial''' of a square [[matrix]] <math>A</math> is given by, |
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| | + | :<math>f(\lambda) = \det(A-\lambda I)</math> |
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| | + | where <math>I</math> is the [[identity matrix]]. The [[root]]s of this [[polynomial]] are the [[eigenvalue]]s of the matrix. |
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| | + | [[Category:Linear algebra]] |