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: 38

Answer

No, there does not exist a vector $z$ such that the equation $Ax = z$ has a unique solution.

Work Step by Step

If $Ax =y$ has no solution, then $A$ cannot have a pivot in each row. Thus, because $A$ is a 3 by 3 matrix, it has at most two pivot positions and at least one free variable. Thus, the solution set for $Ax = z$ is either empty or has infinitely many elements.
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