Proof Inequalities: Find the Solution

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Start date Sep 5, 2010
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Inequalities Proof

Sep 5, 2010

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Homework Statement

The problem and my half solution is given. How do I proceed with the proof?

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Sep 5, 2010

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Try using the triangle inequality. Your proof is flawed.

Or use a proof by contradiction.

Last edited: Sep 5, 2010

Sep 5, 2010

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It is easy to find out when equality holds for the triangle inequality. This is key to your problem.

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