Determine whether the following statement is true or false: If both matrices A of the size 2 x 5 and B of the size 2 x 5 have row echelon forms (REF) then a matrix AB (if possible) must have a row echelon form (REF). Select one: O True O False

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Determine whether the following statement is
true or false:
If both matrices A of the size 2 x 5 and B of the
size 2 x 5 have row echelon forms (REF) then a
matrix AB (if possible) must have a row
echelon form (REF).
Select one:
O True
False
Transcribed Image Text:Determine whether the following statement is true or false: If both matrices A of the size 2 x 5 and B of the size 2 x 5 have row echelon forms (REF) then a matrix AB (if possible) must have a row echelon form (REF). Select one: O True False
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