Which of these transformations are linear?

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The discussion revolves around determining the linearity of given transformations represented by equations involving variables \(y_1\), \(y_2\), and \(y_3\) in terms of \(x_2\). Participants are exploring the definitions and criteria for linear transformations.

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  • Participants are attempting to identify the vectors \(v\) and \(w\) in the context of the linear transformation criteria. There is a focus on understanding how these vectors relate to the transformations provided.

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Some participants have provided clarifications regarding the representation of vectors and have questioned whether all necessary information has been included in the problem statement. The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking to ensure that the problem is fully understood before proceeding.

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$$y_{1}=2x_{2}$$
$$y_{2}=x_{2}+2$$
$$y_{3}=2x_{2}$$

I know that in order for a transformation to be linear it has to satisfy:

I) $$T(v + w) = T(v) + T(w)$$
II) $$T(kv) = kT(v)$$

But what are v and w in this case?

note: v and w are vectors and are suppose to have arrows on top of them but I was too lazy to figure out how to type this out :P
 
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mahrap said:
$$y_{1}=2x_{2}$$
$$y_{2}=x_{2}+2$$
$$y_{3}=2x_{2}$$

I know that in order for a transformation to be linear it has to satisfy:

I) $$T(v + w) = T(v) + T(w)$$
II) $$T(kv) = kT(v)$$

But what are v and w in this case?
v and w are vectors in the domain of the transformation. Presumably they would look like this:
$$ v = \begin{bmatrix} v_1 \\ v_2\end{bmatrix}$$
$$ w = \begin{bmatrix} w_1 \\ w_2\end{bmatrix}$$

Is there information in the problem you haven't provided? When you post a problem, you need to provide the complete problem statement. Also, the three parts of the template are there for a reason - don't just delete them.
mahrap said:
note: v and w are vectors and are suppose to have arrows on top of them but I was too lazy to figure out how to type this out :P
 
Mark44 said:
v and w are vectors in the domain of the transformation. Presumably they would look like this:
$$ v = \begin{bmatrix} v_1 \\ v_2\end{bmatrix}$$
$$ w = \begin{bmatrix} w_1 \\ w_2\end{bmatrix}$$

Is there information in the problem you haven't provided? When you post a problem, you need to provide the complete problem statement. Also, the three parts of the template are there for a reason - don't just delete them.


Sorry about the formatting. I'll keep that in mind the next time I post. However, I did not leave out any parts of the problem. The problem simply asked which of these transformations are linear and then provided the 3 equations given.
 
Do you have enough information to start the problem now?
 

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