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Matrix/31-11/Trigonalizable/Similar/Example

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We claim that the matrix

is trigonalizable. The matrix

is invertible with the inverse matrix

A direct computation shows

In this verification of trigonalizability, the transformation matrix arises just like that. We get a more reasonable proof with the help of the characteristic polynomial and fact. The characteristic polynomial is

and this factors into linear factors.