Let S be the square with vertices (0, 0),(1, 0),(0, 1) and (1, 1) and let P be the point (2, 0). Is the line passing through the point (3/2, 1) and slope −2 a separating hyperplane for the sets S and P ? If yes, identify this hyperplane with its (normal vector,scalar). If not, argue why not.

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Let S be the square with vertices (0, 0),(1, 0),(0, 1) and (1, 1) and let P be the point (2, 0). Is the line passing through the point (3/2, 1) and slope −2 a separating hyperplane for the sets S and P ? If yes, identify this hyperplane with its (normal vector,scalar). If not, argue why not. 

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