Proving Nonnegativity of 3 Numbers with Crazy Exponents | Nonconstructive Proof

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The discussion centers on proving the nonnegativity of the product of two specific expressions: 651000 - 82001 + 3177, 791212 - 92399 + 22001, and 244493 - 58192 + 71777. The proof is classified as nonconstructive, as the goal is to demonstrate the nonnegativity without evaluating the numbers directly. Participants suggest using properties of exponents and the law of exponents to analyze the expressions, concluding that the product of two negative values results in a positive outcome.

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Homework Statement


I barely even know where to begin with this proof:

Show that the product of two of the numbers 651000 - 82001 + 3177, 791212 - 92399 + 22001 and 244493 - 58192 + 71777 is nonnegative.

I also have to state if it is constructive or nonconstructive, and I'm not supposed to evaluate the numbers.

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The most I can come up with so far is that the proof is likely "nonconstructive" since I am not out to find a single element to make the statement true; I have to determine it in another fashion.
 
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Homework Statement


I barely even know where to begin with this proof:

Show that the product of two of the numbers 651000 - 82001 + 791212 - 92399 + 2001 and 244493 - 58192 + 71777 is nonnegative.

I also have to state if it is constructive or nonconstructive, and I'm not supposed to evaluate the numbers.


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The Attempt at a Solution


The most I can come up with so far is that the proof is likely "nonconstructive" since I am not out to find a single element to make the statement true; I have to determine it in another fashion.

Well, I have not studied this so please take my suggestion with a grain of salt but: it seems to me that, according to the law of exponents, you can add exponents to arrive at a value (1000-2001+1212-2399 = -187). When you do this, both numbers have a negative value (though we do not know the magnitude), which means the product will have to be positive.
 
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I have revised the equation. Can anyone assist me?
 

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