Arithmetic mean and geometric mean

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Arithmetic mean and geometric mean
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Arithmetic mean and geometric mean
If a, b, and c are positive real numbers and a² + b² + c² = 3, what is the minimum value of the expression [1/(1+ab)] + [1/(1+bc)] + [1+(1+ac )]?

Usage: A² + B² + C² ≥ AB+AC+BC

Answer: 3/2
 
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On any homework-type of question we are only allowed to give hints and guidance regarding the work that you show. You must show work on this problem.

PS. Your "Usage" statement for general A, B, C could be stronger.
 
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