Math Problem Statement

(x, y, z) ∈ (ℝ*)³ such that x/(y+z) + y/(z+x) + z/(x+y) ≥ 3/2.

Solution

The inequality in the image is as follows:

(x,y,z)(R)3,xy+z+yz+x+zx+y32(x, y, z) \in (\mathbb{R}^*)^3, \quad \frac{x}{y+z} + \frac{y}{z+x} + \frac{z}{x+y} \geq \frac{3}{2}

Here, (x,y,z)(x, y, z) are elements of the set (R)3(\mathbb{R}^*)^3, which means xx, yy, and zz are all non-zero real numbers.

To Prove:

You need to show that the following inequality holds:

xy+z+yz+x+zx+y32\frac{x}{y+z} + \frac{y}{z+x} + \frac{z}{x+y} \geq \frac{3}{2}

Suggested Approach:

This problem can be approached using the Nesbitt's inequality which states that for positive real numbers aa, bb, and cc:

ab+c+bc+a+ca+b32\frac{a}{b+c} + \frac{b}{c+a} + \frac{c}{a+b} \geq \frac{3}{2}

This inequality is directly applicable here because xx, yy, and zz are non-zero real numbers. You can conclude that the inequality holds because the conditions match those required by Nesbitt's inequality.

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Further Questions:

  1. How does Nesbitt's inequality apply to this situation?
  2. What are the conditions under which Nesbitt's inequality holds?
  3. Can Nesbitt's inequality be extended to more than three variables?
  4. How does one derive Nesbitt's inequality?
  5. Are there any alternative methods to prove the given inequality?

Tip:

Always consider whether well-known inequalities like Nesbitt's can be applied directly to simplify the proof.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inequalities
Algebra
Real Numbers

Formulas

x/(y+z) + y/(z+x) + z/(x+y) ≥ 3/2

Theorems

Nesbitt's Inequality

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12