MHB Can You Prove This Inequality Involving Real Numbers?

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The discussion centers on proving the inequality involving positive real numbers a, b, and c: (c/(a+b)) + (a/(b+c)) + (b/(c+a)) ≥ 3/2. Participants explore both calculus and non-calculus methods for proving the inequality, with a focus on the symmetry of the variables. It is suggested that the minimum occurs when a = b = c, leading to a value of 3/2. The problem is identified as Nesbitt's inequality, with references to various proofs available online. The conversation emphasizes the logical approach to the problem without reliance on calculus.
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$ a,b,c \in\mathbb{R}^+ , \,\,\text{Prove:}$

$\dfrac {c}{a+b} +\dfrac {a}{b+c} +\dfrac {b}{c+a}\geq \dfrac {3}{2}$
 
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Albert said:
$ a,b,c \in\mathbb{R}^+ , \,\,\text{Prove:}$

$\dfrac {c}{a+b} +\dfrac {a}{b+c} +\dfrac {b}{c+a}\geq \dfrac {3}{2}$

Setting $\displaystyle f(a,b,c) = \frac{c}{a+b} + \frac{a}{b+c} + \frac{b}{c+a}$ find the points of minimum imposing $\displaystyle \frac{\partial f}{\partial a} = \frac{\partial f}{\partial b} = \frac{\partial f}{\partial c} = 0$ and then compute f(*,*,*) in these points... Kind regards $\chi$ $\sigma$
 
If without the use of calculus,how can we proceed ?
 
Albert said:
If without the use of calculus,how can we proceed ?

As 'pure logical' approach to the problem You can consider that the role of the variable a, b and c is exactly the same, i.e. You can swap them and nothing changes. That means that the minimum of f(*,*,*) is when a=b=c and in that case is f(*,*,*)= 3/2...

Kind regards

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your analysis is reasonable (Yes)
 

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