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Characteristic polynomial
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The '''characteristic polynomial''' of a [[matrix]] <math>A</math> is given by,
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The '''characteristic polynomial''' of a
square
[[matrix]] <math>A</math> is given by,
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:<math>
|
A-\lambda I
|=0
</math>
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:<math>
f(\lambda) = \det(
A-\lambda I
)
</math>
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where <math>I</math> is the [[identity matrix]].
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where <math>I</math> is the [[identity matrix]]
. The zeros of this polynomial are the eigenvalues of the matrix
.
[[Category:Linear algebra]]
[[Category:Linear algebra]]
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