Is this statement true or false?

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The statement "Every homogeneous system of linear equations has a solution" is definitively true. A homogeneous system is characterized by having all constant terms equal to zero, which guarantees at least one solution, namely the trivial solution where all variables equal zero. This conclusion is supported by the fact that homogeneous systems are never inconsistent, ensuring the existence of solutions in all cases.

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Homework Statement


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

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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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It's true.
 
Math100 said:
It's true.
Right.
 
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Thanks.
 

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