A matrix A has an eigenvalue only if has eigenvalue . For example:
If matrix A has eigenvalue , then I-A has eigenvalue . Therefore, has eigenvalue
Wasither1957
Beginner2021-11-22Added 17 answers
If you are looking at a single eigenvector v only, with eigenvalue , then A just acts as the scalar , and any reasonable expression in A acts on v as in . This works for expressions I−A, which is really 1−A, so it acts as , its inverse (I−A)−1, in fact for any rational function of A (if well defined; this is where you need ).