The Eigenvalues Of $A = \left( \begin{array} { c c c } 1 & - 12 & - 14 \\1 & 2 & - 3 \\1 & 1 & - 2\end{array} \right)$

question 36

Multiple Choice

The eigenvalues of $A = \left( \begin{array} { c c c } 1 & - 12 & - 14 \\1 & 2 & - 3 \\1 & 1 & - 2\end{array} \right)$ is

• A) \(1 , \pm 5 i\)
• B) \(- 1 , \pm 5 i\)
• C) \(1,4 , - 6\)
• D) \(1 , - 4,6\)
• E) none of the above

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