Triangle Inequality for integrals proof

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The discussion centers on proving the Triangle Inequality for integrals, specifically the statement ∫|x+y| ≤ ∫|x| + ∫|y|. The proof leverages the properties of linearity of integration and the preservation of inequalities during integration. The user attempts to apply the triangle inequality by introducing a variable g, demonstrating that if g equals zero, the inequality holds. The conclusion emphasizes the necessity of understanding the triangle inequality's application in the context of integrals.

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Homework Statement


What I want to show is this:
∫|x+y| ≤ ∫|x| + ∫|y|

Homework Equations


|x+y| ≤ |x| + |y|


The Attempt at a Solution



So I thought if I used the triangle inequality I could get to something along the lines of:

Lets g belong to the real numbers
∫|x+y| = ∫|x+g-g+y|≤ ∫|x+g| + |y-g|= ∫|x+g| + ∫|y-g|

As g belongs to the reals it can be zero meaning ∫|x+y| ≤ ∫|x| + ∫|y|.

Now the problem with this is that is uses the triangle inequality and I have no idea if the triangle inequality works this way, and if it does I need to prove it, and I have no idea about where to start that from.
 
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I suppose I am necro-posting here, but this result follows from two facts. One is the linearity of integration:
\int (f(x)+g(x)) \, dx = \int f(x) \, dx + \int g(x) \, dx,
and the other is that integration preserves inequalities: if f(x) \le g(x) on the interval [a,b], then
\int_{a}^{b}f(x) \, dx \le \int_{a}^{b} g(x) \, dx.
 

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