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say we have a matrix like this with an all zero row at the bottom. Why is it that we will have infinitely many solutions? also if the constant in the last row was a not zero then there would be no solutions right?

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In a matrix the number of rows is equal to the number of variables in the system of equation.

If the matrix has all zero errors at the bottom then it means one the variable is free which means that free variable can take Infinitely many values hence it has Infinitely many solution.

If the constant in the last row is not zero then it has no solution because in that case

0x+0y+0z =6

Where 6 is that constant which is not zero in the last row

Therefore solving we get 0=6

Which is not possible, hence no solution

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