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Definition of Linearity

A system is linear if for any inputs $ \,x_1(t), x_2(t)\, $ yielding outputs $ \,y_1(t), y_2(t)\, $, respectively, the response to

$ \,ax_1(t)+bx_2(t)\, $ is

$ \,ay_1(t)+by_2(t)\, $, where $ \,a,b\in \mathbb{C}, a\not= 0 ,b\not= 0\, $.

Example of a Linear System

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Example of a Non-Linear System

The following system is non-linear:

$ \,y(t)=2x(t)+3\, $


Proof:

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