Can the relation a^p+b^p>=2c^p be proven for p values between 0 and 1?

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The discussion centers on proving the inequality a^p + b^p ≥ 2c^p for values of p in the interval [0, 1], given that a + b ≥ 2c and a^p * b^p ≥ c^(2p). The user confirms that the inequality holds for p = 0.5 and seeks to determine if it applies to other values within the specified range. The complexity of the binomial expansion is noted, indicating a need for a simpler proof or disproof of the inequality for 0 < p < 1.

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Given [tex]a+b >=c[/tex], I'm trying to obtain values of p such that [tex]a^p+b^p>=c^p[/tex]. Obviously,
for p>1 the relation does not work. However, I wonder if it can be proved that it works for p from the interval [0, 1].
I tried to solve this with the nth power of binomial a+b, but the formula I found is complicated. Perhaps you
have a much simpler approach to resolve the problem (either by disproving that the requirement is possible, or by proving the opposite)

Thanks
 
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So, to state the problem precisely:
Assuming [tex]a+b>=2c[/tex] and [tex]a^p*b^p >= c^{2p}, p \in [0, 1][/tex]
can we prove that
[tex] a^p+b^p>=2c^p[/tex]
This holds for for p=0.5, but I wonder if this applies to the other values
0<p<1. Perhaps it is true for 0.5<=p<=1.

Thanks, I hope this clarified the problem. Please move the post to the appropriate math subforum.
 

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