Practice Method 2: Using Minors - 22.4.2 | 22. Rank of a Matrix | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Method 2: Using Minors

22.4.2 - Method 2: Using Minors

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Question 1 Easy

What is the rank of a matrix if all rows are linearly independent?

💡 Hint: Think about linear independence!

Question 2 Easy

Define a minor in the context of matrices.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship with determinants.

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Question 1

What method are we using to determine the rank of the matrix?

Using minors
Gaussian elimination
Echelon forms

💡 Hint: Think about the method that involves determinants!

Question 2

True or False: The rank of a matrix can be determined solely by the size of the matrix.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what affects linear independence!

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider the matrix \( C = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 3 \ 0 & 0 & 0 \ 2 & 4 & 6 \end{bmatrix} \). Determine its rank using minors.

💡 Hint: Reflect on linear dependencies!

Challenge 2 Hard

For the matrix \( D = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3 & 5 \ 1 & 0 & 4 \ 3 & 6 & 7 \end{bmatrix} \), compute the rank and explain.

💡 Hint: Examine the submatrices carefully for dependencies.

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