The discussion centers on proving the Triangle Inequality for real numbers, specifically the statement that for real numbers x(1), x(2), ..., x(n), the inequality |x(1) + x(2) + ... + x(n)| <= |x(1)| + ... + |x(n)| holds true. Participants suggest starting with the foundational inequality |a + b| <= |a| + |b| and generalizing it to multiple terms. The conversation emphasizes the importance of establishing the base case and then extending the proof to n terms using mathematical induction or direct application of the inequality.
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Fairy111 said:Homework Statement
For real numbers x(1), x(2), ..., x(n), prove that |x(1) + x(2) +...+x(n)| <= |x(1)|+...|(n)|