Showing nonsingular matrix has a unique solution

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A nonsingular matrix of coefficients in a linear system guarantees a unique solution. The discussion emphasizes the importance of representing an arbitrary nxn matrix in echelon form to illustrate this uniqueness. It notes that a nonsingular matrix will have a pivot in every row and column, confirming the existence of a solution. The term "nonsingular" indicates that the matrix is isomorphic to R^n, reinforcing the concept of uniqueness. Overall, the conversation centers on proving that a linear system with a nonsingular matrix has a unique solution.
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Homework Statement


It states that for any linear system with a nonsingular matrix of coefficients has solution and its solution is unique.

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I wanted to put an diagram of an arbitrary nxn matrix showing it has unique solution but I'm not sure how to represent a nxn matrix in echelon form?
 
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correct...The problem says (i think which you are trying to prove) that it has a solution and the solution is unique. So you know that the matrix of the arbitrary nxn matrix will have a pivot and ever row and column. To represent that use the given that it is a linear system with nonsingular matrix of coefficients. I've never seen the description as "non singular" before but I assume it relates to the fact that the matrix will be isomorphic to r^n
 
Oh ok. I assume its OK to use explain it using the assumption the matrix is nonsingular(means it has at one solu ion).
 
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