explain what does it mean for a matrix to be in row echelon form? and row reduced echelon form? what is a leading? Please explain what is the Gauss-Jordan elimination?

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Lineal algebra subject 10. Please provide a well explained answer for the follwoing. And explain what does it mean for a matrix to be in row echelon form? and row reduced echelon form? what is a leading? Please explain what is the Gauss-Jordan elimination?

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A matrix is in row echelon form if it meets the following requirements:

  • The first non-zero number from the left (the “leading coefficient”) is always to the right of the first non-zero number in the row above.
  • Rows consisting of all zeros are at the bottom of the matrix.
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