Is T(x, y) = (x1+5, x2) a Linear Transformation?

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The discussion confirms that the function T(x, y) = (x1 + 5, x2) is not a linear transformation from R² to R². The verification process involved checking the properties of linearity, specifically addition and scalar multiplication. The addition property fails because the constant term "+5" disrupts the required equality for linear transformations. Therefore, the standard matrix A cannot be derived as T does not satisfy the linear transformation criteria.

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Homework Statement



Verify the linear transformation & find the standard matrix A

T:R2->R2, T(x,y) = (x1+5,x2)

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so i have to verify addition and multiplication

T(u+v) = ((u1+v1)+5,(u2+v2)
Does this fail.. it seems i will never be able to have the five on both sides where it looks like this... (u1+5,u2)+(v1+5,v2)

Did i do this correctly
 
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Yes. You have shown that it is not a linear transformation.
 

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