Let A E Mpxn(F), and let B be the set of rows of A. Prove that B is a basis of F" if and only if det(A) + 0. Conclude that det A = 0 if and only if one row is a linear combination of the others.

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Let A E Mpxn(F), and let B be the set of rows of A.
Prove that B is a basis of F" if and only if det(A) + 0.
Conclude that det A = 0 if and only if one row is a linear combination of the others.
Transcribed Image Text:Let A E Mpxn(F), and let B be the set of rows of A. Prove that B is a basis of F" if and only if det(A) + 0. Conclude that det A = 0 if and only if one row is a linear combination of the others.
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