Is Gauss Elimination Method the Same as Gauss Jordan Method in Matrices?

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The Gauss elimination method and the Gauss-Jordan method are distinct techniques used for solving systems of linear equations. Gauss elimination focuses on transforming the matrix to an upper triangular form by eliminating variables downwards, while the Gauss-Jordan method extends this process to achieve reduced row echelon form by eliminating variables upwards as well. Both methods are essential in linear algebra, but they serve different purposes in matrix manipulation.

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is gauss elimination method same as gauss jordan method in matrices ?
 
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I could be wrong, but I think that Gauss-Jordan is when you eliminate terms "upwards" as well as down. Gaussian elimination just goes halfway (that is, just down) and then you actually write out the equations and algebraically solve.
 

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