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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for books that cover irrational inequalities, trigonometric inequalities, and related mathematical concepts. Participants explore the definitions and examples of these inequalities, as well as their presence in existing literature.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the existence of books that list irrational inequalities and trigonometric inequalities, expressing frustration with current resources.
  • Another participant questions the definition of irrational inequalities and mentions a lack of familiarity with trigonometric inequalities beyond specific cases like the triangle inequality.
  • A suggestion is made that the inequalities might relate to trigonometric identities.
  • Examples of inequalities are provided, including $$\sqrt{x+1} + \sqrt{x + 6} > \sqrt{7x + 4}$$ and $$\frac{4 senx^2 - 1}{2 cosx} >= 0$$, indicating a focus on inequalities involving square roots and trigonometric functions.
  • It is proposed that many inequalities can be found in calculus books, with a specific mention of Spivak's calculus containing problems related to such inequalities.
  • Another participant notes that while precalculus textbooks may include similar problems, they often focus on equations rather than inequalities, highlighting a key difference in handling these mathematical expressions.
  • There is skepticism about the existence of a textbook dedicated solely to the inequalities being discussed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the definitions and examples of irrational and trigonometric inequalities. There is no consensus on the availability of specific textbooks that comprehensively cover these topics.

Contextual Notes

Participants acknowledge that the treatment of inequalities may vary between textbooks, with some focusing more on equations. The discussion reflects uncertainty regarding the classification and examples of the inequalities in question.

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Good evening, I have consulted several precalculus books, intermediate algebra but none of these lists irrational inequalities, trigonometric inequalities and more. In which book I can find them? Thank you :)
 
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What are irrational inequalities and which kind of book are you looking for? I haven't heard of trigonometric inequalities, except the triangle inequality and of course occasionally some in specific situations. You can find a lot of general inequalities on Wikipedia, but I still don't know what you mean.
 
Possibly identities - like trig identities?
 
Hi, here an example:

$$\sqrt{x+1} + \sqrt{x + 6} > \sqrt{7x + 4}$$

and

$$\frac{4 senx^2 - 1}{2 cosx} >= 0$$

and so on. Yet...inequalites with absolute value.

Thanks.
 
jedimath said:
Hi, here an example:

$$\sqrt{x+1} + \sqrt{x + 6} > \sqrt{7x + 4}$$

and

$$\frac{4 senx^2 - 1}{2 cosx} >= 0$$

and so on. Yet...inequalites with absolute value.

Thanks.

I think these inequalities all follow from elementary calculus. Many problems in calculus books are devoted to proving such inequalities. E.g. Spivak' calculus contains much problems like these.
 
jedimath said:
Hi, here an example:

$$\sqrt{x+1} + \sqrt{x + 6} > \sqrt{7x + 4}$$

and

$$\frac{4 senx^2 - 1}{2 cosx} >= 0$$

and so on. Yet...inequalites with absolute value.

Thanks.
Many or most precalculus textbooks have problems similar to these, although they would probably be dealing with equations rather than inequalities. The main difference between equations and inequalities is that with inequalities, if you multiply both sides by an expression, the direction of the inequality changes if the expression you're multiplying by is negative.

I don't believe that there would be a textbook that deals solely with the inequalities you're asking about.
 

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