Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032198238X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32198-238-4

Chapter 1 - Linear Equations in Linear Algebra - 1.5 Exercises - Page 49: 26

Answer

When $Ax = 0$ has only the trivial solution, there exists a pivot in each column of $A$. Because there exists a pivot in each column of $A$, we cannot reach multiples of one vector through a linear combination of other vectors. Thus, the solution to $Ax = b$ is unique as we cannot rearrange weights of vectors to achieve $b$.

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