spaghetti3451 Messages 1,311 Reaction score 31 Thread starter Apr 1, 2011 #1 Homework Statement Show that y2 is non-linear. Homework Equations ^O (ay1 +by2) = a ^O(y1) + b ^O(y2). The Attempt at a Solution No idea!
Homework Statement Show that y2 is non-linear. Homework Equations ^O (ay1 +by2) = a ^O(y1) + b ^O(y2). The Attempt at a Solution No idea!
HallsofIvy Science Advisor Homework Helper Messages 42,895 Reaction score 983 Apr 1, 2011 #2 I have no idea what you mean by "^0". Is it the operation (here, squaring)? Then replace it by squaring: is [itex](ay_1+ by_2)^2= ay_1^2+ by_2^2[/itex]?
I have no idea what you mean by "^0". Is it the operation (here, squaring)? Then replace it by squaring: is [itex](ay_1+ by_2)^2= ay_1^2+ by_2^2[/itex]?
spaghetti3451 Messages 1,311 Reaction score 31 Apr 2, 2011 #3 Thanks for the clue! I've solved the problem now!