Determine a Matrix From Its Eigenvalue
Problem 259
Let
\[A=\begin{bmatrix}
a & -1\\
1& 4
\end{bmatrix}\]
be a $2\times 2$ matrix, where $a$ is some real number.
Suppose that the matrix $A$ has an eigenvalue $3$.
(a) Determine the value of $a$.
(b) Does the matrix $A$ have eigenvalues other than $3$?
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