Chapter 1: Q25E (page 1)
Suppose the coefficient matrix of a system of linear equations has a pivot position in every row. Explain why the system is consistent.
Short Answer
The given coefficient matrix is consistent.
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Chapter 1: Q25E (page 1)
Suppose the coefficient matrix of a system of linear equations has a pivot position in every row. Explain why the system is consistent.
The given coefficient matrix is consistent.
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Describe the possible echelon forms of the matrix A. Use the notation of Example 1 in Section 1.2.
a. A is a \({\bf{2}} \times {\bf{3}}\) matrix whose columns span \({\mathbb{R}^{\bf{2}}}\).
b. A is a \({\bf{3}} \times {\bf{3}}\) matrix whose columns span \({\mathbb{R}^{\bf{3}}}\).
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