Your equation is linear. Indeed if $w_1$ and $w_2$ are solutions of the homogenous equation
$$w_{xxxx} + w_{xy} = 0$$
then $w_1 + w_2$ is also solution.
$$w_{xxx} + 2w_{xy}+w_{yy} = sinx$$. how to show that it is linear, semi linear , quasi linear or non linear ? Could you explain pls ?
– HD239Mar 24 '17 at 12:41
Your equation is linear. Go check http://math.stackexchange.com/a/389382/427673
– HéhéhéMar 24 '17 at 12:43