The inequalities in exponential functions, specifically 1-exp(-μt) ≤ μt and (1-exp(-μt))exp(-λt) ≥ μt - (μ²t²/2)(1-λt), are established facts in mathematical analysis. These inequalities arise from the properties of exponential decay and Taylor series expansions. The first inequality demonstrates the bounded nature of the exponential function, while the second illustrates the relationship between two exponential decay rates, μ and λ. Understanding these inequalities is crucial for applications in probability and statistics, particularly in modeling decay processes.
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