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Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation · Unit 1: Number and Algebra

Eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalization

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Eigenvalues, eigenvectors and steady state

[Maximum mark: 9]Calculator permittedA discrete dynamical system is described by the following transition matrix, TTT=[0.80.70.20.3]T=\begin{bmatrix}0.8&0.7\\0.2&0.3\end{bmatrix}The state of the system is defined by the proportions of a population with a particular characteristic.(a) Use the characteristic polynomial of TT to find its eigenvalues.[3](b) Find the corresponding eigenvectors of TT.[4](c) Hence find the steady-state matrix SS of the system.[2]

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