Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Matrix Algebra - 2.3 Exercises - Page 117: 19

Answer

There is one and only one solution.

Work Step by Step

By Theorem 8 (e) and (i): $D$ is linear independent $\Leftrightarrow$ $\vec{x}\mapsto D\vec{x}$ is onto $\mathbb{R}^7$. Conclusion 1: There must EXIST a solution for each $\vec{b}$ in $D\vec{x}=\vec{b}$. Also by Theorem 8 (f): $\vec{x}\mapsto D\vec{x}$ is one to one. Conclusion 2: There is only ONE solution for each $\vec{b}$ in $D\vec{x}=\vec{b}$.
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