Linear Algebra and Its Applications (5th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Matrix Algebra - 2.2 Exercises - Page 112: 22

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Let the n$\times$n matrix $A$ be invertible. Then, by Th.5 of this section, for each $\mathrm{b}$ in $\mathbb{R}^{n}$, the equation $A\mathrm{x}=\mathrm{b}$ has the unique solution $\mathrm{x}=A^{-1}\mathrm{b}$. So, the statement (a) of Th.4 of chapter 1 is valid. Then, statement (d) of Th.4 is also valid. That is, The columns of A span $\mathbb{R}^{n}$.

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