SUMMARY
The minimum value of the expression \(\left(x+\dfrac{1}{x}\right)^{10}+\left(y+\dfrac{1}{y}\right)^{10}+\left(z+\dfrac{1}{z}\right)^{10}\) under the constraint \(x+y+z=1\) for positive \(x, y, z\) is achieved when \(x = y = z = \frac{1}{3}\). Substituting these values yields a minimum of \(3\left(\frac{1}{3} + 3\right)^{10} = 3\left(\frac{10}{3}\right)^{10}\). This conclusion is supported by the application of the AM-GM inequality and symmetry in the variables.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of the AM-GM inequality
- Familiarity with optimization techniques in calculus
- Knowledge of symmetric functions
- Basic algebraic manipulation skills
NEXT STEPS
- Study the application of the AM-GM inequality in optimization problems
- Explore symmetric functions and their properties
- Learn about Lagrange multipliers for constrained optimization
- Investigate the behavior of functions under transformations
USEFUL FOR
Mathematicians, students studying optimization techniques, and anyone interested in advanced algebraic expressions and inequalities.