Choose correct statements: (i) If the system is not homogeneous, it has a non-trivial solution. (ii) If the sysem is homogeneous, it has a trivial solution. (ii) None of the other choices is correct (i) (i) and (ii)
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- A **homogeneous system** of linear equations is one in which all of the constant terms are zero. It always has at least the trivial solution (where all variables are zero). - A **non-homogeneous system** has at least one non-zero constant term. It may or may not Show more…
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