Prove Inequality: a,b,c ∈R+ | n≥1

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The problem involves proving an inequality related to positive real numbers \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\), and a natural number \(n\). The statement to be proved involves a relationship between sums of powers of these variables and their combinations.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the use of mathematical induction as a potential method for proof. There are questions about the validity of specific cases, such as for \(n=1\) and \(n=2\), and whether the initial assumptions hold true.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring the implications of mathematical induction and clarifying the requirements for proving the statement. Some guidance has been provided regarding the structure of an inductive proof, but no consensus has been reached on the approach or specific steps to take next.

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There is a note about the nature of the variables \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\) being positive reals, while \(n\) is a natural number. Participants express uncertainty about the application of mathematical induction and the necessary steps to prove the inequality.

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Prove [tex]\frac{a^{n+1}}{b+c}+\frac{b^{n+1}}{a+c}+\frac{c^{n+1}}{a+b}=(\frac{a^{n}}{b+c}+\frac{b^{n}}{a+c}+\frac{c^{n}}{a+b})*\sqrt[n]{\frac{a^{n}+b^{n}+c^{n}}{3}}[/tex]
if n>=1 and a,b,c [tex]\in\textsl{R}_{+}[/tex]

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I tried prove it i some ways but i think any of it don't approach me to solution. I need a clue, don't give me solution.

PS sorry for my english
 
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Clue: mathematical induction
 
Mathematical Induction is a method of proving a series of mathematical statement labelled by natural numbers
 
Right, and aren't your values of n natural numbers? There is no such restriction on a, b, and c.
 
I get

[tex]a^{2}+b^{2}+c^{2}\geq ab+bc+ac[/tex] for n=1
is it true?
what is next step(i never used mathematical induction before)

if i do it for n=2 it will be proved?
 
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For n = 1 you have to show that
[tex]\frac{a^{2}}{b+c}+\frac{b^{2}}{a+c}+\frac{c^{2}}{a+b}=(\frac{a^{1}}{b+c}+\frac{b^{1}}{a+c}+\frac{c^{1}}{a+b})*\frac{a^{1}+b^{1}+c^{1}}{3}[/tex]

It is not sufficient to quit after showing that the original statement is true for n = 2.

In mathematical induction, you assume that the statement is true for n = k, and use that to show that the statement is also true for n = k + 1.
 
Thanks for helping me.
 

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