4. Problem (4) True or False? (If the given statement is true, provide a proof, but if the statement is false, give TWO examples showing that it is false.) (a) A system of linear equations with fewer equations than variables cannot have a unique solution.

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4. Problem(4)(weight30%)
TrueorFalse?(Ifthegivenstatementistrue,provideaproof,butifthe
statementisfalse,giveTWO examples showingthatitisfalse.)
(a) Asystemoflinearequationswithfewerequationsthanvariables
cannot haveauniquesolution.
(b) Forvectors ~a, ~b and ~c, if ~a ~b = ~a  ~c and ~a 6= ~0 then ~b = ~c.

4. Problem (4)
True or False? (If the given statement is true, provide a proof, but if the
statement is false, give TWO examples showing that it is false.)
(a) A system of linear equations with fewer equations than variables
cannot have a unique solution.
Transcribed Image Text:4. Problem (4) True or False? (If the given statement is true, provide a proof, but if the statement is false, give TWO examples showing that it is false.) (a) A system of linear equations with fewer equations than variables cannot have a unique solution.
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