Is the Triangle Inequality Valid for Natural Numbers and Complex Numbers?

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The discussion centers on proving the inequality $|(n+z)^2|\leq (n -|z|)^2$ for natural numbers and complex numbers. Participants analyze the expression $|(n+z)^2| = |n^2 + 2nz + z^2|$ and explore its bounds, concluding that the inequality holds under specific conditions. The key takeaway is that both $n$ and $z$ are treated as natural numbers, with $z$ being a complex number, leading to the exploration of the triangle inequality in this context.

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I am trying to show $|(n+z)^2|\leq (n -|z|)^2$ where is complex

$|(n+z)^2| = |n^2 + 2nz + z^2| \leq n^2 + 2n|z| + |z|^2$ But I can't figure out the connection for the final piece.
 
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dwsmith said:
I am trying to show $|(n+z)^2|\leq n^2 -|z|^2$ where is complex
I don't think that you really mean that.
$|(2+i)^2|=|3+4i|=5$
$(2)^2-|i|^2=3$
 
Plato said:
I don't think that you really mean that.
$|(2+i)^2|=|3+4i|=5$
$(2)^2-|i|^2=3$

This may help (below) then but I figure the above was just a straight application.
$$
\sum_{n = N+1}^{ \infty}\frac{1}{(z+n)^2}
$$
$R>0$ and $N>2R$. For the inequality, we are assuming $|z|<R$. Additionally, $n>N$.

So I want to show
$$
\left|\frac{1}{(z+n)^2}\right|\leq\frac{1}{(n-|z|^)2}
$$
So if that is true, then $|(z+n)^2|\leq (n -|z|)^2$.

---------- Post added at 04:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:25 PM ----------

$|(n + z)^2|\leq n^2 + 2n|z| + |z|^2\leq n^2 - 2n|z| + |z|^2\leq (n - |z|)^2$

Is this correct?
 
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dwsmith said:
I am trying to show $|(n+z)^2|\leq (n -|z|)^2$ where is complex

$|(n+z)^2| = |n^2 + 2nz + z^2| \leq n^2 + 2n|z| + |z|^2$ But I can't figure out the connection for the final piece.

Are n and z both complex? Or is only z complex?
 
Prove It said:
Are n and z both complex? Or is only z complex?

z and n is a natural
 

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