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Let \(T\) be a linear operator on a finite-dimensional vector space \(V\), and let \(\beta\) be an ordered basis for \(\mathrm{V}\). Prove that \(\lambda\) is an eigenvalue of \(\mathrm{T}\) if and only if \(\lambda\) is an eigenvalue of \([\mathrm{T}]_{\beta}\).

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To prove that λ is an eigenvalue of T if and only if λ is an eigenvalue of [T]_β, we first assume λ is an eigenvalue of T and show that λ is an eigenvalue of [T]_β by expressing eigenvector v and its image T(v) in terms of the ordered basis β and matrix representation [T]_β. Conversely, we assume λ is an eigenvalue of [T]_β and show that λ is an eigenvalue of T by reversing the process and expressing the eigenvector [v]_β and its image [T]_β[v]_β in terms of the ordered basis β and the linear operator T. Thus, we conclude that λ is an eigenvalue of T if and only if λ is an eigenvalue of [T]_β.

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Writing Down Given Information

We are given a linear operator T on a finite-dimensional vector space V, and an ordered basis β for V. We want to prove that λ is an eigenvalue of T if and only if λ is an eigenvalue of [T]_β.
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Define Eigenvalue and Matrix Representation

Recall the definition of an eigenvalue: λ is an eigenvalue of T if there exists a non-zero vector v in V such that T(v) = λv. The matrix representation [T]_β is the matrix A such that [Tv]_β = A[v]_β for all v in V.
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Assume λ is an Eigenvalue of T

Let's assume λ is an eigenvalue of T, so there exists a non-zero vector v in V such that T(v) = λv.
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Express Eigenvector in Terms of the Matrix Representation

We want to express the eigenvector v and its image T(v) in terms of the ordered basis β and matrix representation [T]_β. Using the given connection between a linear operator and its matrix representation, we have [T(v)]_β = [λv]_β = [T]_β[v]_β.
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Prove that λ is an Eigenvalue of [T]_β

From Step 4, since [T(v)]_β = [T]_β[v]_β, we have [λv]_β = [T]_β[v]_β. Thus λ is an eigenvalue of the matrix [T]_β with corresponding eigenvector [v]_β.
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Conversely, Assume λ is an Eigenvalue of [T]_β

Now, let's assume λ is an eigenvalue of [T]_β, so there exists a non-zero vector [v]_β such that [T]_β[v]_β = [λv]_β.
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Express Eigenvector in Terms of the Linear Operator

Reversing the process from Step 4, we want to express the eigenvector [v]_β and its image [T]_β[v]_β in terms of the ordered basis β and the linear operator T. We have [T]_β[v]_β = [λv]_β = [T(v)]_β.
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Prove that λ is an Eigenvalue of T

Since [T(v)]_β = [λv]_β, it follows that T(v) = λv. Thus, λ is an eigenvalue of T with corresponding eigenvector v.
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Conclusion

We have shown that if λ is an eigenvalue of T, then it is an eigenvalue of [T]_β, and if λ is an eigenvalue of [T]_β, then it is an eigenvalue of T. Hence, λ is an eigenvalue of T if and only if λ is an eigenvalue of [T]_β.

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