22.2.1 - Row Echelon Form (REF)
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What is the first requirement for a matrix to be in Row Echelon Form?
💡 Hint: Consider the arrangement of nonzero rows.
Can the leading coefficient of a nonzero row be less than 1 in REF?
💡 Hint: Think about the flexibility in leading coefficients.
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What is Row Echelon Form?
💡 Hint: Look for the definition context in the lesson.
Are leading coefficients in REF required to be 1?
💡 Hint: Review the characteristics of matrices in REF.
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Given the matrix [3 1 2; 0 2 0; 0 0 0], convert it into Row Echelon Form and describe each step taken.
💡 Hint: Consider how you can create zeros in lower rows.
Demonstrate whether the matrix [1 1 0; 0 1 1; 0 0 0] meets the REF criteria. If not, transform it into REF.
💡 Hint: Quickly analyze leading positions and zeros.
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