Hello, I am not confident in this Linear Algebra question:   Suppose that a nonhomogeneous system with 10 linear equations in 8 unknowns has a solution with 2 free variables. Is it possible to change some constants on the equations’ right hand side to make the new system inconsistent? Explain in detail.   Help would be greatly appreciated

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I am not confident in this Linear Algebra question:

 

Suppose that a nonhomogeneous system with 10 linear equations in 8 unknowns has a solution with 2 free variables. Is it possible to change some constants on the equations’ right hand side to make the new system inconsistent? Explain in detail.

 

Help would be greatly appreciated

 

 

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