Find A^4 for Scalar Matrix

Find A4

Given:

\[ A = \begin{bmatrix} -3 & 0 \\ 0 & -3 \end{bmatrix} \]

Step 1: Recognize the Matrix

\[ A = -3I \]

Step 2: Compute A4

\[ A^4 = (-3I)^4 = (-3)^4 I^4 \]

\[ A^4 = 81I \]

Final Answer:

\[ A^4 = \begin{bmatrix} 81 & 0 \\ 0 & 81 \end{bmatrix} \]

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