True or False When using Cramer's Rule, if D=0, then the system of linear equations is inconsist

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Key Concepts

Cramer's Rule

Cramer's Rule is a theorem in linear algebra that provides an explicit formula for the solution of a system of linear equations with as many equations as unknowns, provided that the determinant of the system's coefficient matrix is non-zero. It relies on the computation of determinants to express each variable's solution as a ratio of two determinants.

Determinant

The determinant of a matrix is a scalar value that provides important information about the matrix, such as whether it is invertible. In the context of linear systems, a non-zero determinant of the coefficient matrix indicates that the system has a unique solution, while a zero determinant means that the system might either be consistent with infinitely many solutions or inconsistent, but it does not automatically imply inconsistency.

Consistency of Linear Systems

The consistency of a linear system refers to whether the system has at least one solution. A system is consistent if it has one or more solutions and inconsistent if it has none. When the determinant of the coefficient matrix is zero, further analysis is required to determine whether the system has infinitely many solutions (dependent) or no solution at all (inconsistent).

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