Inverse Eigenvalues
1. **Problem:** Given matrix $$A=\begin{pmatrix}3 & -1 & 1 \\ -1 & 5 & -1 \\ 1 & -1 & 3 \end{pmatrix}$$ with eigenvalues 3 and 6, find the eigenvalues of $$A^{-1}$$.
2. **Step 1: Recall properties of eigenvalues and inverse.**
The eigenvalues of the inverse matrix $$A^{-1}$$ are the reciprocals of the eigenvalues of $$A$$, provided the eigenvalues are nonzero.
3. **Step 2: Use given eigenvalues.**
Eigenvalues of $$A$$ are 3, 6, and one unknown (say, $$\lambda_3$$).
4. **Step 3: Find the third eigenvalue using the trace.**
The trace (sum of diagonal elements) of $$A$$ is:
$$\operatorname{tr}(A) = 3 + 5 + 3 = 11$$
The sum of eigenvalues equals the trace:
$$3 + 6 + \lambda_3 = 11$$
Solving:
$$\lambda_3 = 11 - 9 = 2$$
5. **Step 4: Eigenvalues of $$A$$ are 3, 6, and 2.**
6. **Step 5: Compute eigenvalues of $$A^{-1}$$.**
The eigenvalues of $$A^{-1}$$ are:
$$\frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{6}, \frac{1}{2}$$
7. **Final answer:**
Eigenvalues of $$A^{-1}$$ are $$\boxed{\left\{\frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{6}, \frac{1}{2}\right\}}$$.