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Re: Problem with Eigenvalues[A]



JNicolau wrote:
> 
> I don't understand what is the problem with
> 
> A={{a,0},{0,b}};
> Eigenvalues[A];
> 
> in the Mathematica 2.2 as I always have the message

> àEigenvectors::eival: Unable to find all roots of the characteristic
> polynomial.

João:
I don't get this problem with 3.01:

Clear[a,b]

A={{a,0},{0,b}};
Eigenvalues[A]

{a,b}

Did a or b have some values assgned?

Allan


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