Cauchy/ Triangle Inequality

In summary, for each inequality to satisfy the equality, the specific conditions for a and b must be specified. This could include real numbers, complex numbers, or vectors. Cauchy's inequality and the triangle inequality are two examples of these inequalities.
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I was wonder what conditions a and b have to be for each inequality in order to satifsy the equality?
 
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Design said:
I was wonder what conditions a and b have to be for each inequality in order to satifsy the equality?

It would help if you wrote out the inequality as a function of a and b. I'm not a mind reader.
 
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Cauchy's inequality is just the trivial |a . b| <= |a||b| Oo

Triangle inequality

|a+b| = |a| +|b|
 
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What do you think happens when a,b are both postive or both negative ?
 
  • #5
Just go over the proof, and you'll probably see it.
 
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Design said:
Cauchy's inequality is just the trivial |a . b| <= |a||b| Oo

Triangle inequality

|a+b| = |a| +|b|

To answer your question, you need to specify what a and b are. Possibilities: real numbers, complex numbers, vectors (either real or complex).
 

Related to Cauchy/ Triangle Inequality

1. What is the Cauchy Inequality and how is it used?

The Cauchy Inequality is a mathematical theorem that states the absolute value of the product of two complex numbers is less than or equal to the product of their absolute values. It is used in various mathematical and scientific fields, such as in the analysis of sequences and series, to prove convergence or divergence.

2. Can you explain the Triangle Inequality and its significance?

The Triangle Inequality is a mathematical theorem that states the sum of any two sides of a triangle must be greater than the third side. This concept is used in various mathematical fields, including geometry and linear algebra, to prove the validity of mathematical statements and to find solutions to problems.

3. How are the Cauchy and Triangle Inequalities related?

The Cauchy and Triangle Inequalities are related in that they both involve the absolute value of complex numbers. The Cauchy Inequality is a generalization of the Triangle Inequality, as it can be applied to more complex mathematical structures, such as sequences and series.

4. What is the proof of the Cauchy Inequality?

The proof of the Cauchy Inequality involves using the properties of absolute value and complex numbers. It can be proven using mathematical induction or by using the definition of absolute value and the triangle inequality. The proof is commonly used in mathematical analysis and is considered to be a fundamental theorem in mathematics.

5. In what fields of science is the Cauchy/Triangle Inequality commonly used?

The Cauchy/Triangle Inequality is commonly used in various fields of science, including mathematics, physics, engineering, and computer science. In mathematics, it is used in the study of sequences and series, while in physics, it is used in the analysis of wave functions and quantum mechanics. In engineering, it is used in signal processing and control systems, and in computer science, it is used in data compression and error correction algorithms.

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