Math Problem Statement

Find rank

Find the rank of the given matrix.

Solution

To find the rank of the given matrix, let's first identify the matrix from the image:

2 & 3 & -2 & 4 \\ 3 & -2 & 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\ -2 & 4 & 0 & 5 \end{pmatrix}$$ I will now compute the rank of this $$4 \times 4$$ matrix by transforming it into row echelon form. Let me proceed with the calculation.The rank of the given matrix is $$4$$. This means that all rows of the matrix are linearly independent. Would you like more details about the steps, or have any further questions? Here are five related questions to expand on this topic: 1. What does the rank of a matrix represent in terms of its column and row spaces? 2. How do we perform row reduction to find the rank manually? 3. What is the significance of a full-rank matrix in linear algebra? 4. How can we determine the rank of a matrix using determinants? 5. How does the rank of a matrix relate to the solutions of a system of linear equations? **Tip:** A square matrix with full rank (rank equal to its size) is invertible, meaning it has a unique inverse.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Matrix Rank
Row Echelon Form

Formulas

Rank is the number of linearly independent rows/columns in a matrix

Theorems

Rank-Nullity Theorem
Gauss-Jordan Elimination

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate