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Consider the matrix A = beginpmatrix 2 & 2 2 & 2 endpmatrix.

Based on its leading principal minors, which classification is correct?

  1. The matrix is positive semi-definite but not positive definite.
  2. The matrix is indefinite, with mixed eigenvalue signs.
  3. The matrix is strictly positive definite, as both leading minors exceed zero.
  4. The matrix is negative definite, both eigenvalues negative.

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