Let $k$ be a field, and let $A,B \in k^{m \times n}$. If $A$ and $B$ are row equivalent, then
\begin{align*}
\operatorname{rank}(A)=\operatorname{rank}(B).
\end{align*}
Knowledge Status
Algebra
Discussion
Elementary row operations preserve the rank of a matrix, so row-equivalent matrices have the same rank.
Proof
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