07. Suppose that f, g : R → R, are convex functions of one variable things. Let's define a function h of two variables by setting h:R2 →R,h(x1,x2)=f(x1)+g(x2). Is h necessarily convex? Justify your answer.

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07. Suppose that f, g : R → R, are convex functions of one variable things. Let's define a function h of two variables by setting h:R2 →R,h(x1,x2)=f(x1)+g(x2). Is h necessarily convex? Justify your answer.

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