Do Non-Square Matrices Span Spaces?

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A non-square matrix can span a vector space, but it may not span the entire space. The discussion clarifies that the vectors represented by the rows or columns of a non-square matrix can indeed span a subspace. However, the ability to span the entire space depends on the rank of the matrix relative to the dimensions of the space in question.

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Can a non square matrix span?
 
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The vectors represented by rows or columns of any matrix can 'span' (though,probably, not the entire space).
 

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