Reduced Echelon Matrix is Unique

Theorem

Every $m \times n$ matrix is row equivalent to exactly one $m \times n$ reduced echelon matrix.

That is, the reduced echelon form of a matrix is unique.

Proof

Proof of Existence

Proved in Matrix is Row Equivalent to Reduced Echelon Matrix.

$\Box$

Proof of Uniqueness

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