alleryRemoving one independent equation does what to the solution set?
AMakes it vanish
BKeeps it the same
CMakes it smaller
DMakes it larger
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Makes it larger
Each independent equation adds a restriction, so dropping one lifts that restriction.
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