Two Matrices with the Same Characteristic Polynomial. Diagonalize if Possible.
Problem 216
Let
\[A=\begin{bmatrix}
1 & 3 & 3 \\
-3 &-5 &-3 \\
3 & 3 & 1
\end{bmatrix} \text{ and } B=\begin{bmatrix}
2 & 4 & 3 \\
-4 &-6 &-3 \\
3 & 3 & 1
\end{bmatrix}.\]
For this problem, you may use the fact that both matrices have the same characteristic polynomial:
\[p_A(\lambda)=p_B(\lambda)=-(\lambda-1)(\lambda+2)^2.\]
(a) Find all eigenvectors of $A$.
(b) Find all eigenvectors of $B$.
(c) Which matrix $A$ or $B$ is diagonalizable?
(d) Diagonalize the matrix stated in (c), i.e., find an invertible matrix $P$ and a diagonal matrix $D$ such that $A=PDP^{-1}$ or $B=PDP^{-1}$.
(Stanford University Linear Algebra Final Exam Problem)
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