Math Problem Statement

Utilice la desigualdad del triángulo y el hecho de que 0 < |a| < |b| entonces 1/|b| < 1/|a| para establecer la siguiente cadena de desigualdades: |(1/(x^2 + 3)) - (1/|x| + 2)| ≤ 1/(x^2 + 3) + 1/(|x| + 2) ≤ 1/3 + 1/2

Solution

The text in the image refers to the use of the triangle inequality and some specific properties to establish a chain of inequalities.

Translation of the problem:

Use the triangle inequality and the fact that 0<a<b0 < |a| < |b| and 1b<1a\frac{1}{|b|} < \frac{1}{|a|} to establish the following chain of inequalities:

1x2+31x+21x2+3+1x+213+12\left| \frac{1}{x^2 + 3} - \frac{1}{|x| + 2} \right| \leq \frac{1}{x^2 + 3} + \frac{1}{|x| + 2} \leq \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{2}

Understanding the problem:

  • The inequality uses the triangle inequality, which states that for any real numbers aa and bb, the following holds: a+ba+b|a + b| \leq |a| + |b|
  • The inequality also mentions that 0<a<b0 < |a| < |b| and from that, the reciprocal inequality 1b<1a\frac{1}{|b|} < \frac{1}{|a|} is derived.

Step-by-Step Interpretation:

  1. First part:

    • The expression starts with the absolute difference between two fractions: 1x2+31x+2\left| \frac{1}{x^2 + 3} - \frac{1}{|x| + 2} \right| By the triangle inequality, we know that this absolute value of the difference is always less than or equal to the sum of the absolute values: 1x2+31x+21x2+3+1x+2\left| \frac{1}{x^2 + 3} - \frac{1}{|x| + 2} \right| \leq \frac{1}{x^2 + 3} + \frac{1}{|x| + 2}
  2. Second part:

    • The next step is to compare this sum: 1x2+3+1x+2\frac{1}{x^2 + 3} + \frac{1}{|x| + 2} with 13+12\frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{2}. Notice that 1x2+313\frac{1}{x^2 + 3} \leq \frac{1}{3} because x2+33x^2 + 3 \geq 3 for any real xx, and similarly 1x+212\frac{1}{|x| + 2} \leq \frac{1}{2} because x+22|x| + 2 \geq 2.

Thus, the chain of inequalities is established as: 1x2+31x+21x2+3+1x+213+12\left| \frac{1}{x^2 + 3} - \frac{1}{|x| + 2} \right| \leq \frac{1}{x^2 + 3} + \frac{1}{|x| + 2} \leq \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{2}

Would you like a more detailed explanation of the triangle inequality or any specific step?

Here are five related questions to consider:

  1. How does the triangle inequality apply to different types of functions?
  2. What is the significance of 1b<1a\frac{1}{|b|} < \frac{1}{|a|} in establishing inequalities?
  3. How do we prove that 1x2+313\frac{1}{x^2 + 3} \leq \frac{1}{3}?
  4. Why does a|a| being less than b|b| affect the inequality for their reciprocals?
  5. Can the triangle inequality be generalized to higher dimensions?

Tip: When working with inequalities involving absolute values, always check if the triangle inequality can simplify your expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Triangle Inequality
Reciprocal Inequalities
Absolute Value
Algebra

Formulas

Triangle inequality: |a + b| ≤ |a| + |b|
Reciprocal inequality: 1/|b| < 1/|a| when 0 < |a| < |b|

Theorems

Triangle Inequality Theorem
Inequalities of Reciprocal Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 10-12