Can You Prove $6^{33}>3^{33}+4^{33}+5^{33}?

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The discussion centers around proving the inequality $6^{33} > 3^{33} + 4^{33} + 5^{33}$. Participants explore mathematical reasoning and potential proofs related to this inequality.

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  • Mathematical reasoning, Debate/contested

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  • Several participants assert the need to prove the inequality $6^{33} > 3^{33} + 4^{33} + 5^{33}$.
  • One participant presents a binomial expansion approach, suggesting that $(1+x)^{33}$ can be expressed in terms of powers of $x$ and coefficients, specifically for $x=5$.
  • The same participant argues that certain terms derived from the expansion, such as $33 \cdot 5^{32}$ and $33 \cdot 16 \cdot 5^{31}$, can be shown to exceed $4^{33}$ and $3^{33}$ respectively, under specific conditions.
  • Another participant expresses appreciation for the presented proof, indicating a positive reception to the reasoning shared.

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Participants generally agree on the validity of the inequality being discussed, but the proof and reasoning remain open to interpretation and further exploration.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes assumptions regarding the validity of the binomial expansion and the conditions under which the inequalities are claimed to hold. Specific mathematical steps and their implications are not fully resolved.

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Prove that $6^{33}>3^{33}+4^{33}+5^{33}$.
 
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anemone said:
Prove that $6^{33}>3^{33}+4^{33}+5^{33}$.

We know $6^3 = 3^3 + 4^3 + 5^3$ as both sides are 216
Multiply by $6^{30}$ on both sides

$6^{33} = 6^{30}( 3^3 + 4^3 + 5^3)$
$= 6^{30}* 3^3 + 6^{30} * 4^3 + 6^{30} * 5^3$
$> 3^{30} * 3^3 + 4^{30} * 4^3 + 5 ^ {30} * 5^ 3$
$> 3^{33} + 4^{33} + 5^{ 33}$

as a matter of fact $6^n > 3^n + 4^n + 5^n$ for n > 3 (not even integer)
 
anemone said:
Prove that $6^{33}>3^{33}+4^{33}+5^{33}$.

[sp]Is...

$\displaystyle (1+x)^{33} = x^{33} + 33\ x^{32} + 33\ \cdot\ 16\ \cdot\ x^{31} + ...\ (1)$

... and for x=5...

$\displaystyle (1+5)^{33} = 5^{33} + 33\ 5^{32} + 33\ \cdot\ 16\ \cdot\ 5^{31} + ...\ (2)$

But...

$\displaystyle 33\ 5^{32} = \frac{33}{5}\ 5^{33} = \frac{33}{5}\ (\frac{5}{4})^{33}\ 4^{33} > 4^{33}\ (3)$

... and...

$\displaystyle 33\ \cdot 16\ \cdot 5^{31} = \frac{33}{25}\ \cdot 16\ \cdot 5^{33} = \frac{33}{25}\ \cdot 16\ \cdot (\frac{5}{3})^{33}\ \cdot 3^{33} > 3^{33}\ (4) $

... so that Your assumption is true...[/sp]

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Thank you both for participating and providing us the neat and elegant proof!:cool: Well done!(Sun)
 

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