Can you solve this challenging calc problem with positive variables?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a mathematical problem involving positive variables \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\) that sum to 1. Participants explore inequalities related to these variables, specifically focusing on proving certain expressions involving products and sums of their reciprocals.

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  • Mathematical reasoning, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes proving that if \(a + b + c = 1\) and \(a, b, c > 0\), then \((1 + \frac{1}{a})(1 + \frac{1}{b})(1 + \frac{1}{c}) \geq 64\).
  • Another participant suggests a different formulation of the inequality: \((1 + \frac{1}{a})(1 + \frac{1}{b})(1 + \frac{1}{c}) \geq 64\).
  • A third participant presents a detailed solution involving the harmonic and geometric means, asserting that the inequalities derived from these means lead to the desired result.
  • A later reply includes a light-hearted comment referencing a joke about a professor's motto, which does not directly address the mathematical content but adds a social element to the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present differing formulations of the inequality, and while one participant provides a solution, it is unclear if all participants agree on the validity of the proposed inequalities or the methods used to derive them. The discussion remains unresolved regarding consensus on the proof.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the nature of the variables and the applicability of the inequalities are not explicitly stated, and the discussion includes various mathematical steps that may depend on specific conditions or definitions.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in mathematical inequalities, particularly in the context of positive variables and their relationships, may find this discussion relevant.

ashrafmod
prove if a+b+c=1 ,a,b,c>0
so (1+1\a)(1+1\b)91+1\c)>=64
 
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(1+1\a)(1+1\b)(1+1\c) >= 64
 
Here's the solution

[tex]\frac{a+1}{a}\frac{b+1}{b}\frac{c+1}{c}= \frac{abc+ab+ac+bc+2}{abc} =\frac{2}{abc}+\frac{1}{a}+\frac{1}{b}+\frac{1}{c}+1[/tex].

Now, for 3 arbitrary positive real numbers the harmonic average is smaller or equal to the arithmetic average

[tex]\frac{3}{\frac{1}{a}+\frac{1}{b}+\frac{1}{c}} \leq \frac{a+b+c}{3}=\frac{1}{3}[/tex]

from which it follows that

[tex]\frac{1}{a}+\frac{1}{b}+\frac{1}{c} \geq 9[/tex]

For 3 arbitrary positive numbers, the geometric average is smaller or equal to the arithmetic average

[tex]\sqrt[3]{abc} \leq \frac{a+b+c}{3}=\frac{1}{3}[/tex]

from which it follows that

[tex]\frac{1}{abc} \geq 27[/tex].

Now i think you easily get the wanted inequality.

Daniel.
 
Dexterciboy, your signature made me chuckle. It reminded me of a joke we have about one of the professors in our department, who's supposed motto we claim to be:

"Never let an experiment get in the way of a good theory!"
 

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