Math Problem Statement
Solution
The question is asking about non-singular matrices and which of the given statements are true. Let's go through each one.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
- What is the relationship between the determinant of a matrix and its singularity?
- How can you determine if a matrix is non-singular using Gaussian elimination?
- What role do linearly independent vectors play in defining the rank of a matrix?
- Can a matrix with zero rows or columns ever be non-singular?
- 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