Reduce the matrix $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 4 & 5 & -9 & -7 \ -1 & -2 & -1 & 3 & 1 \ -2 & -3 & 0 & 3 & -1 \ 0 & -3 & -6 & 4 & 9 \end{bmatrix}$ to echelon form and hence find rank of A.
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Step 1: Arrange the given numbers in a matrix form: \[ A = \begin{bmatrix} 4 & 5 & 9 \\ 2 & 1 & 3 \\ 1 & -3 & 0 \\ 3 & 3 & 6 \\ 4 & 9 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \] Show more…
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