Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Matrix Algebra - 2.9 Exercises - Page 160: 15

Answer

Yes. No

Work Step by Step

Because A has a pivot in each row, its columns span $R^3$ so $Col\ A = R^3$. However, because Nul A is a subspace of $R^5$, it can't equal $R^2$. However, because the equation $Ax=0$ has 2 free variables and A has 5 columns and 3 pivot columns, the dimension of Nul A is 2.
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