Linear Algebra (Test 1) Flashcards

Is the statement 'Every elementary row operation is reversible' true or false?

Is the statement 'A 5 x 6 matrix has six rows' true or false?

Is the statement 'Two fundamental questions about a linear system involve existence and uniqueness' true or false?

Is the statement 'Two matrices are row equivalent if they have the same number of rows' true or false?

Is the statement 'Elementary row operations on an augmented matrix never change the solution set of the associated linear system' true or false?

Is the statement 'Two equivalent linear systems can have different solution sets' true or false?

Is the statement 'A consistent system of linear equations has one or more solutions' true or false?

The pivot positions in a matrix depend on whether row interchanges are used in the row reduction process. True or false?

Reducing a matrix to echelon form is called the forward phase of the row reduction process. True or false?

Whenever a system has free variables, the solution set contains many solutions. True or false?

A general solution of a system is an explicit description of all solutions of the system. True or false?

When u and v are nonzero vectors, Span{u,v} contains only the line through u and the line through v and the origin. True or false?

Elementary Row Operations

Every elementary row operation is reversible due to the interchangeable nature of the operations: replacement, interchanging, and scaling.
Elementary row operations do not change the solution set of the associated linear system, as they replace the system with an equivalent form.

Matrix Dimensions

A 5 x 6 matrix has five rows and six columns, not the other way around.

Fundamental Questions in Linear Systems

Key questions involve existence and uniqueness of solutions: whether a solution exists and if it is unique.

Row Equivalence of Matrices

Two matrices are not row equivalent solely based on having the same number of rows; actual row operations must exist that transform one matrix into the other.

Equivalent Linear Systems

Two linear systems are equivalent if they share the same solution set, leading to the same outcomes regardless of the system's appearance.

Consistent Systems of Linear Equations

A consistent system of linear equations is defined as having at least one solution, which could be unique or infinite.

Pivot Positions in Matrix Reduction

Pivot positions depend on the positions of leading entries in the echelon forms, irrespective of row interchanges during the reduction process.

Row Reduction Phases

The forward phase of row reduction involves reducing a matrix to echelon form, while the backward phase involves achieving reduced echelon form.

Free Variables and Solutions

A presence of free variables indicates infinitely many solutions, as each free variable can take on multiple values, generating a set of solutions.

General Solutions of Linear Systems

A general solution provides an explicit description of all possible solutions of a system, derived from the row reduction algorithm applied to the augmented matrix.

Span of Vectors

The span of nonzero vectors u and v includes all linear combinations of u and v, which goes beyond just the lines through each vector.

This quiz focuses on key concepts of linear algebra, specifically relating to elementary row operations. Test your understanding of the properties of these operations and their reversibility. Ideal for students preparing for a linear algebra test or wanting to reinforce their knowledge.

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