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HP 50G User Manual

HP 50G
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Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
Given a square matrix A, we can write the eigenvalue equation Ax = λ⋅x,
where the values of λ that satisfy the equation are known as the eigenvalues of
matrix A. For each value of λ, we can find, from the same equation, values of
x that satisfy the eigenvalue equation. These values of x are known as the
eigenvectors of matrix
A. The eigenvalues equation can be written also as (A
λ⋅I)x = 0.
This equation will have a non-trivial solution only if the matrix (Aλ⋅I) is
singular, i.e., if det(Aλ⋅I) = 0.
The last equation generates an algebraic equation involving a polynomial of
order n for a square matrix A
n×n
. The resulting equation is known as the
characteristic polynomial
of matrix A. Solving the characteristic polynomial
produces the eigenvalues of the matrix.
The calculator provides a number of functions that provide information
regarding the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a square matrix. Some of these
functions are located under the menu MATRICES/EIGEN activated through
„Ø.
Function PCAR
Function PCAR generates the characteristic polynomial of a square matrix using
the contents of variable VX (a CAS reserved variable, typically equal to ‘X’) as
the unknown in the polynomial. For example, enter the following matrix in ALG
mode and find the characteristic equation using PCAR:
[[1,5,-3],[2,-1,4],[3,5,2]]

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HP 50G Specifications

General IconGeneral
Digits33 digits
Battery typeCR2032
TypeScientific
Form factorPocket
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight220 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)87 x 184 x 23.5 mm

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