Proving Non-Linearity of y2: Linear Operators Homework

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The discussion centers on proving the non-linearity of the operation y2, specifically in the context of linear operators. The key equation referenced is ^O(ay1 + by2) = a^O(y1) + b^O(y2), which defines linearity. A participant initially expressed confusion regarding the notation "^O", suspecting it might represent squaring. Upon clarification, they successfully demonstrated that (ay1 + by2)^2 does not equal ay1^2 + by2^2, thereby confirming the non-linearity of y2.

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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!
 
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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]?
 
Thanks for the clue! I've solved the problem now!
 

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