Simple eigenvalue problem (x'=[2x2]x)
Hi, I've got a homework problem that should be very simple, the previous problem was identical (different numbers) and was a breeze, but this one is giving me problems. Here's what we're asked for:
Apply the eigenvalue method to find the particular solution to the system of differential equations

which satifies the initial conditions
=\begin{bmatrix}<br />
-4\\ <br />
2<br />
\end{bmatrix})
So I begin by finding the eigenvalues from the characteristic equation:
(5-\lambda)-12=(\lambda^2-9\lambda+8)=(\lambda-1)(\lambda-8))

To get the matrices:

and

To get
and 
Which gives the particular solution 
But at this point, no values for a and/or b will satisfy =\begin{bmatrix}<br />
-4\\ <br />
2<br />
\end{bmatrix})
Can anyone help me out, please?
Thanks!