Undergrad Proving that a function is a solution to the wave equation

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The function y(x,t) = ƒ(x/a + t/b), where a and b are constants, is a solution to the wave equation. To prove this, one must substitute the function into the standard form of the wave equation and verify that it satisfies the equation for all functions f. This method of substitution is a definitive approach to confirming the validity of the solution.

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How could you that
y(x,t)=ƒ(x/a + t/b),
where a and b are constants is a solution to the wave equation for all functions ,f ?
many thanks.
 
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Plug it into the wave equation and check if it fits.
 
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