Math Problem Statement
Show that function taking an ordered pair (x_1, x_2), (y_1, y_2) of elements of R^2 to |x_1 y_1| + |x_2 + y_2| in not an inner product on R^2
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Algebra
Inner Products
Formulas
f((x_1, x_2), (y_1, y_2)) = |x_1 y_1| + |x_2 + y_2|
Positivity: ⟨x, x⟩ ≥ 0 and ⟨x, x⟩ = 0 if and only if x = 0
Linearity: ⟨ax + by, z⟩ = a⟨x, z⟩ + b⟨y, z⟩
Symmetry: ⟨x, y⟩ = ⟨y, x⟩
Theorems
Inner Product Properties
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate
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