Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Matrices and Systems of Linear Equations - 2.5 Gaussian Elimination - True-False Review - Page 165: d

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

If the last column of a row-reduced augmented matrix does not have a pivot, it can be solved by using back-substitution. If a pivot is present in the column, the row of the row-reduced matrix with the pivot in the last column would result in an unlikely equation, $0=1$. Hence, the statement is true.
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