 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

Solving $(A-4I)\mathbf v=0$ gives $v_2=0$ and $v_1=v_3$. A convenient normalized <eigenvector> is
$$
\boxed{\mathbf e_1=\frac1{\sqrt2}(1,0,1),\qquad A\mathbf e_1=4\mathbf e_1}.
$$
The displayed nonzero <vector> proves that four is an <eigenvalue>. Every nonzero multiple represents the same eigendirection.

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