Matrix algebra : Find the matrix C such that N(A) = R(C)

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The discussion centers on finding matrix C such that the nullspace of matrix A, denoted as N(A), equals the rowspace of matrix C, denoted as R(C). Participants clarify that N(A) refers to the nullspace of A, while R(C) indicates the rowspace of C. The specific matrices involved are not fully defined, but the focus is on combining specific columns, X2 and X4, into matrix C. This problem requires a clear understanding of linear algebra concepts related to nullspaces and rowspaces.

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Homework Statement
So I am wondering what the correct x[SUB]4[/SUB] is. From the method I was taught to expressing vector form I think that x[SUB]4[/SUB] should be the vector :
-3
0
4
1

But all of the examples I have come across translate into vector form directly after the RREF which would make it :
-3
4
0
1

Could someone clarify this for me?
Relevant Equations
Matrix A is the first matrix shown in my attached image
N(A) is the nullspace of A
R(C) is the range of C
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So what is the actual problem statement? Your relevant equations are merely a partial statement of the problem, but nowhere is it shown what A and C are. Presumbly N(A) means the nullspace of A. Is R(C) the rowspace of C?
 
Mark44 said:
So what is the actual problem statement? Your relevant equations are merely a partial statement of the problem, but nowhere is it shown what A and C are. Presumbly N(A) means the nullspace of A. Is R(C) the rowspace of C?

Well my question pertains to X4 which is the 4th column. I wrote down what the Matrix A is in A=[]
I have to find C which will be X2 and X4 combined into a matrix.

N(A) is the nullspace of A
R(C) is the rowspace of C

Sorry I should have mentioned that from the start I hope this is enough clarification.
 
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