Do all homogeneous systems of linear equations have solutions?

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Homework Statement


(True or False) Every homogeneous system of linear equations has a solution.

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None.

The Attempt at a Solution


Considering that homogeneous system of linear equations are never inconsistent, the statement must be true, right?
 
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Math100 said:

Homework Statement


(True or False) Every homogeneous system of linear equations has a solution.

Homework Equations


None.

The Attempt at a Solution


Considering that homogeneous system of linear equations are never inconsistent, the statement must be true, right?

How about all variables equal to zero? That always works, doesn't it?
 
Yes, so this statement is true?
 
Math100 said:
Yes, so this statement is true?
You tell us.
 
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Math100 said:
It's true.
Right.
 
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