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Description:Added theorem that homogeneous systems are consistent
# Homogeneous linear systems are consistent.Put content here**Theorem:** Every homogeneous linear system $Ax = 0$ is **consistent**. ⏎ **Proof:** The zero vector $x = \mathbf{0}$ always satisfies every equation because: $$a_{i1} \cdot 0 + a_{i2} \cdot 0 + \cdots + a_{in} \cdot 0 = 0$$ ⏎ for every row $i$. ⏎ This means a homogeneous system always has at least one solution (the trivial solution $x = 0$). ⏎ **Important consequence:** For homogeneous systems, the only question is whether the solution is unique (only $x = 0$) or whether there are infinitely many solutions (nontrivial solutions exist). # Parents * Linear systems of equations
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