The document discusses systems of linear equations and Gaussian elimination. It begins with an introduction to systems of linear equations, defining them as a set of linear equations that can have no solution, a unique solution, or infinitely many solutions. It then discusses row-echelon form and reduced row-echelon form, which are special forms that a matrix of a linear system can be put into using elementary row operations. Being in row-echelon or reduced row-echelon form provides information about the solution set of the corresponding linear system. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts.