The Characteristic Equation Of $A = \left( \begin{array} { c c } - 3 & - 1 \\1 & - 1\end{array} \right)$

question 2

Multiple Choice

The characteristic equation of $A = \left( \begin{array} { c c } - 3 & - 1 \\1 & - 1\end{array} \right)$ is

• A) \(\lambda ^ { 2 } + 4 \lambda - 4 = 0\)
• B) \(\lambda ^ { 2 } + 4 \lambda + 4 = 0\)
• C) \(\lambda ^ { 2 } - 2 \lambda = 0\)
• D) \(\lambda ^ { 2 } + 2 \lambda = 0\)
• E) \(\lambda ^ { 2 } - 2 \lambda - 4 = 0\)

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