MHB Inequality of Four Variables: Prove Σab(a^2+b^2+c^2)≤2

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The discussion centers on proving the inequality Σab(a^2+b^2+c^2)≤2 for non-negative real numbers a, b, c, and d constrained by the condition a + b + c + d = 2. Participants are encouraged to share their solutions or approaches to the problem. The inequality involves terms that combine products of the variables with their squares, indicating a relationship between their magnitudes. The conversation highlights the challenge of the proof and invites mathematical reasoning and techniques. Engaging with this inequality can enhance understanding of algebraic manipulation and inequalities in mathematics.
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Let $a,\,b,\,c$ and $d$ be non-negative real numbers such that $a + b + c + d = 2$.

Prove that $ab(a^2+ b^2 + c^2) + bc(b^2+ c^2+ d^2) + cd(c^2+ d^2+ a^2) + da(d^2+ a^2+ b^2) ≤ 2$.
 
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anemone said:
Let $a,\,b,\,c$ and $d$ be non-negative real numbers such that $a + b + c + d = 2$.

Prove that $ab(a^2+ b^2 + c^2) + bc(b^2+ c^2+ d^2) + cd(c^2+ d^2+ a^2) + da(d^2+ a^2+ b^2) ≤ 2$.

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