Basis for null space, row space, dimension

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To determine the basis for the row space and null space of the given matrix, first reduce the matrix to row echelon form. The basis for the row space consists of the nonzero rows from this reduced form. For the null space, solve the equation Ax = 0 and express the solution in parametric form, using the resulting vectors as the basis. The dimensions of the row space and null space can be calculated, noting that their sum equals the number of columns in the matrix. Understanding these concepts is essential for solving linear algebra problems effectively.
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Homework Statement


What are

the basis for the row space and null space for the following matrix? Find the dimension of RS, dim of NS.

[1 -2 4 1]
[3 1 -3 -1]
[5 -3 5 1]


Homework Equations



dim RS + dim NS = # of columns

The Attempt at a Solution



I reduced the matrix into row echelon form and tried to determine everything, but in vain.
 
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Come on, this is a pretty fundamental question. If you want to find the row space, you are going to want to row reduce the matrix and use all the nonzero rows as a basis.

To find the null space, set Ax = 0 and solve [ A 0] and right the solution in parametric form. Take the vectors you have in parametric form as your basis.
 
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