Very simple linear algebra question:

In summary, The conversation is about understanding the concept of a linear transformation and how it applies to the given equations. The criteria for a transformation to be considered linear is that it must satisfy T(cv) = cT(v) and T(v+w) = T(v) + T(w) for all scalars c and vectors v and w. The specific equation y_2 = x_1*x_3 is being examined and it is noted that x(x_1*x_3) is not equal to x_1*x(x_3). The questioner asks for further explanation on how to proceed.
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This is a very basic question, but I am not understanding the concept here.

it asks, consider the linear transformation:

y_1(y subscript 1) = x_2 - x_3
y_2 = x_1*x_3
y_3 = x_1 - x_2

Can anyone explain why this is not linear? I am not sure what the criteria is and the book doesn't have any example like this reasoned out.

Thank you.
 
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A transformation T is linear if T(cv) = cT(v) and T(v+w) = T(v) + T(w) for all scalars c and vectors v and w. Does this help?
 
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In particular, look at what happens to y2.
 
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Ok, so for y_2:

x(x_1*x_3) is not the same as...?

I am not sure how to apply this. Can someone explain how to proceed?
 

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