Math Problem Statement

Select which of the following are true for non-singular matrices: 1. In a non-singular matrix, rows are linearly dependent. 2. In a non-singular matrix, rows are linearly independent. 3. In a non-singular matrix there is only a unique solution for the represented system of equations. 4. In a non-singular matrix, one row can be a multiple of another one.

Solution

The question is asking about non-singular matrices and which of the given statements are true. Let's go through each one.

  1. In a non-singular matrix, rows are linearly dependent.

    • False. In a non-singular matrix, the rows are linearly independent, which means no row can be written as a linear combination of the others.
  2. In a non-singular matrix, rows are linearly independent.

    • True. By definition, a non-singular matrix has linearly independent rows. This is why its determinant is non-zero and why it has an inverse.
  3. In a non-singular matrix there is only a unique solution for the represented system of equations.

    • True. A non-singular matrix implies that the corresponding system of linear equations has a unique solution because its determinant is non-zero, making the system solvable.
  4. In a non-singular matrix, one row can be a multiple of another one.

    • False. If one row were a multiple of another, the rows would be linearly dependent, which contradicts the definition of a non-singular matrix.

Correct answers:

  • The second and third options are correct:
    • In a non-singular matrix, rows are linearly independent.
    • In a non-singular matrix there is only a unique solution for the represented system of equations.

Would you like more details on this? Here are some related questions to further explore this topic:

  1. What is the relationship between the determinant of a matrix and its singularity?
  2. How can you determine if a matrix is non-singular using Gaussian elimination?
  3. What role do linearly independent vectors play in defining the rank of a matrix?
  4. Can a matrix with zero rows or columns ever be non-singular?
  5. How does the inverse of a matrix relate to its non-singularity?

Tip: A matrix is singular if its determinant is zero, meaning it does not have an inverse, and its rows or columns are linearly dependent.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Matrix Theory

Formulas

Determinant of a matrix (det(A) ≠ 0 for non-singular matrices)

Theorems

Linear Independence
Uniqueness of Solutions for Non-Singular Matrices

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level