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Eigenvalue Calculator

Find eigenvalues and eigenvectors of 2×2 and 3×3 matrices with full step-by-step solutions including the characteristic polynomial and verification.

Enter Matrix A

Fill in the matrix entries — supports decimals and negative numbers

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Preset Examples

Eigenvalues
λ values
Characteristic Polynomial
Determinant
Trace
sum of diagonal
Matrix Type

Key Concepts

Definition

A·v = λ·v

λ is an eigenvalue, v is the corresponding eigenvector (non-zero).

Characteristic Equation

det(A − λI) = 0

Solving this polynomial gives the eigenvalues of A.

Properties

tr(A) = Σλᵢ   det(A) = Πλᵢ

Trace equals sum and determinant equals product of all eigenvalues.