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Homework Statement
Show that the matrix B= 4 -2 -2
1 1 -1
2 -2 0
satisfies the quadratic equation
B^2-3B+2I=0
Hence show that B^3=7B-6I
The Attempt at a Solution
Now i have already worked out the quadratic equation and the matirx B satisfies the equaition B^2-3B+2I=0.
My problem is i can't seem to prove the next part i am stuck here is how for i got
B^3=7B-6I
multiplying by B^2 gives
B^4 - 3B^3 + 2B^2I = O
multiply b B^-1 (B inverse) gives
IB^3 - 3IB^2 = 2IB =0
this is where i am stuck.. thanks for any help given...question dued tomorrow.