find a recursive relation for the characteristic polynomial of the k×k matrix (01101 1.. ... ..1 10)
and compute the polynomial for k≤5
My attempt : Let Mk be the k×k matrix and Pk(x)=det(Mk−xIk) be its characteristic polynomial. We have
Pk(x)=det(−x11−x1 1⋱⋱ ⋱.. ..1 1−x)
after that im not able proceed further
Any hints/solution will be appreciated
Answer
Hint: Look at the formula for the determinant of using the first row.
Then you get a recursive definition for the determinant.
Solution:
Pk(x)=−xPk−1(x)−Pk−1(−1)
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