Matrix question

[pallid hamlet]

I'm not sure how to do this question

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[silent sentinel]

the equation has a non zero solution if and only if A is non invertible

[humble badger]

pick c such that det A = 0

[pallid hamlet]

Is that just a fact about the determinant I need to know or there another reason why?