A homogeneous function is one such that f(tx, ty) = ta f(x, y) for some a. (a) Show that f(x, y) = x³ + y³ is homogeneous.

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1. A homogeneous function is one such that f(tx, ty) = tª f(x, y) for some a.
(a) Show that f(x, y) = x³ + y³ is homogeneous.
Transcribed Image Text:1. A homogeneous function is one such that f(tx, ty) = tª f(x, y) for some a. (a) Show that f(x, y) = x³ + y³ is homogeneous.
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