Linear algebra bilinear function

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The discussion centers on the properties of bilinear functions in linear algebra, specifically examining the function f: ℝ² × ℝ² → ℝ defined by f(u, v) = u₁. The participant asserts that while the function satisfies the first condition of bilinearity, it fails to meet the second condition, which requires f to be linear in both arguments. A counterexample is sought to demonstrate that the function is not bilinear, highlighting the necessity of both linearity conditions for bilinearity.

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True or false. provide either a proof or counter example accordingly
if f is a function V\timesV\rightarrowk such that for all v,u,w\inV, \lambda\ink, f(\lambdav+u,w)=\lambdaf(v,w)+f(u,w). Then f is bilinear
I know that this does not include the second part of the requirement to be bilinear, however I cannot come up with a counter example. In order to find a counter example I know I should multiply a linear and non linear transformation but I cannot come up with one that disproves the statement.
 
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what about
f : \textbf{R}^{2} \times \textbf{R}^{2} \longrightarrow \textbf{R}
(u, v) \longmapsto u_{1}
 
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