Inequalities Definition and 329 Threads

  1. MathematicalPhysicist

    Proving Hard Inequalities for Acute Angles and Trigonometric Functions

    i need to prove the following: 1)let a,b,c be acute angles, if tg(a)tg(b)tg(c)=1 then sin(a)sin(b)sin(c)<=1/2sqrt2 2) prove that for every x,y cos(x^2)+cos(y^2)-cos(xy)<3 for the second question i tried to use the fact that (x^2+y^2)/2>=xy and the fact that on some intervals the function cos...
  2. MathematicalPhysicist

    Proving Inequalities with Induction: Examples and Strategies

    i need to prove the following: 1)(1+1/n)^n<3 for every n>=3. 2) (x^n+y^n)/2>=((x+y)/2)^n for every n natural and every x,y>=0. 3) |a+1/a|>=2 for every a different than 0. for the first i thought to use induction and to use the fact of increasing sequence (1+1/n)^n or of the decreasing...
  3. S

    What are the rules for solving inequalities involving logs?

    Check this out: 1 < 2 \Rightarrow \frac{1}{4} < \frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow (\frac{1}{2})^2 < \frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow \log(\frac{1}{2})^2 < \log(\frac{1}{2}) \Rightarrow 2\cdot\log(\frac{1}{2}) < \log(\frac{1}{2}) \Rightarrow 2 < 1 What happened? What did I do wrong?
  4. S

    Write inequalities to describe the region.

    I'm having some trouble figuring out the inequality that would satisfy this region: The solid rectangular box in the first octant bounded by the planes x=1, y=2, and z=3. Is it x >1, y >2 and z > 3? I can't think of anything else, really, and there's no answer in the back of the book...
  5. C

    About violation of Bell's inequalities

    About violation of Bell ineqalities (and the Loch Ness monster) Assuming no loophole experiments can be done... even then I am not sure of what this would mean beyond the fact that QM's prediction on correlation work fine (and where is the surprise there?). I know that assuming some...
  6. M

    Quadratic Inequalities: Solving x² - x < 0

    Solve the Inequality: x² - x < 0 Express the solution set as intervals or union of intervals. Use the result √a² = |a| as appropriate. What is the procedure/explanation for the answer to this question? The answer is (0,1). THat is: (0,1) is the solution set. Please help.
  7. A

    Find solution to this system of inequalities such that x+y is minimal

    I propsed myself a problem but I'm having some trouble solving it. I've narrowed it down to this but i need some help on this final part: I have this 2 inequations that must be obeyed: (17/15)x + y > 50000 (1) (2/25)x + (3/10)y > 5000 (2)...
  8. M

    1st year calc. trig, and inequalities

    Hi! Im stuck on 2 assignment questions and I was hoping to get help on whut I am doing wrong. Its 1st year Calculus 1) It says Given a right angled triangle prove that 1/1+cot^2 X=sin^2 X so I know cot=1/tan so 1/tan= 1/(opp/adj) therefore cot=1/(opp/adj) so 1/cot become (this is where...
  9. P

    Tough Olympiad-like Inequalities question

    a, b, c, and d are all positive real numbers. Given that a + b + c + d = 12 abcd = 27 + ab +ac +ad + bc + bd + cd Determine a, b, c, and d. --- The solution says that using AM - GM on the second equation gives abcd (is greater than or equal to) 27 + 6*sqrt of (abcd) From...
  10. P

    Proving Inequalities with n > 2: A Challenge

    Dear all, I want to prove that the following inequalities are true. I hope you can give some hints. Thanks a lot! Define c_{\beta}=\sum_{j=1}^n \sigma_j^{\frac{2\beta}{\beta+1}}\sum_{1\leq i<k \leq n}\Big( \sigma_k^{\frac{2}{3(\beta+1)}} + \sigma_i^{\frac{2}{3(\beta+1)}} \Big)^3 ...
  11. R

    Proof of Inequalities by Induction.

    Okay, so we are covering proof by induction, and i need some ones help on it covering inequalities. (a) (2^n) ≤ n! , n≥4 Base Step: sub in n=1 and yes, it works! Inductinve step: assume (2^n) ≤ n! and show (2^(k+1)) ≤ (k+1)! ,K≥4 holds. (2^(k+1)) ≤ (k+1)! (2)(2^k) ≤ (K!)(K+1) So...
  12. W

    Proving Inequalities for Numbers x and y: Graphs & Algebraic Methods

    The numbers x and y satisfy 0 < x \leq a^2, 0 < y \leq a^2, xy \geq a^2 where a \geq 1. By sketching suitable graphs or otherwise, show that x + y \geq 2a and x \leq a^{2}y \leq a^{4}x --- I don't know what to sketch (tried x \leq 1, y \leq 1, xy \leq 1), so I tried algebraic methods...
  13. L

    How Do You Solve Quadratic Inequalities with Positive Roots and Ratios?

    1. (a) If the roots of the equation 2(x)^2 + kx + 100 = 0 are positive, find the possible range of k. (b) If, in addition, one root is twice the other, find the roots and the value of k. I have tried (a), but incorrect: discriminate > 0 k^2 - (4)(2)(100) > 0 k^2...
  14. H

    Inequalities with the Unknown Denominator.

    I am having trouble solving these type of problems for some reason. I can't get to the answer. If anyone could care to explain to me it would be greatly appreciated. Example 1: 1/x < 1/4 Example 2: 1/x-3 > 2
  15. J

    Solving 2 inequalities with imaginary numbers?

    I have 2 equations, imaginary ones, and 2 unknowns...trying to solve for them..but the answer i got, works with one, but not the other: i*Z1 - i*Z2 = -2 - i Z1 + 3i*Z2 = 4 + 7i where i is the imaginary number, and Z1 and Z2 are the 2 unknowns the answer i got: Z1 : 1.33333 +...
  16. B

    Can Quadratics Help Solve Inequalities?

    I need help on solving inequalities? Someone please help me. I 'm currently taking Pre-calculus. :smile:
  17. T

    Calculators How can I solve inequalities with a TI-89?

    I've got a TI-89, with which I'm trying to solve an inequality. Not a specific one, just in general. I try to use the 'solve' command just as for equations but with an inequal-sign instead, but it doesn't work. Anyone?
  18. C

    Simple absolute value problem with inequalities

    "Simple" absolute value problem with inequalities OK...Im totally stuck and could use some help :) given...for all e>0, d>0...the following holds |x-a|<d => |f(x) - f(a)| < e where f(x) = sqrt(x) how do I find d in terms of e? Thanks in advance
  19. A

    Solving inequalities, need some confirmation

    I have these three inequalities that I am supposed to solve, I think I came up with the right answer but I'm not even 100% sure it's in the correct format. A. 6x^2 < 6+5x my work: 6x^2-5x-6 < 0 solutions are then 3/2 and -2/3 so the answer I got is: -2/3 < x < 3/2 B. x^2+8x > 0 my...
  20. L

    What Values of b Satisfy the Inequality 1296(b^3) - 324(b^2) - 1008b + 108 > 0?

    I have an inequality: 1296(b^3) - 324(b^2) - 1008b + 108 > 0. I want to know for what values of b this inequality is true. Any suggestions?
  21. C

    Proving Inequalities: Tips and Examples for Solving with Different Methods

    Hello all How would you prove the following: (a) x + \frac{1}{x} \geq 2, x > 0 (b) x + \frac{1}{x} \leq -2, x < 0 (c) |x+\frac{1}{x}| \geq 2, x\neq 0. For all of these inequalities would I simply solve for x, or would I have to use things like the triangle inequality of...
  22. P

    What Are the Correct Steps to Determine the Range of a Function?

    What do you in these cases: A function is g(x) = 2 (x-3) ^2 + 4 Find the range when 0 <= x <= 6 steps i took: 0 <= x <=6 0-3 <= x-3 <= 6-3 -3^2 <= (x-3)^2 <= 3^2 9 <= (x-3)^2 <= 9 22 <= 2 (x-3)^2 + 4 <=22 :: what did i do wrong? correct answer is: { y | 4 <= y <= 22 }...
  23. R

    Understanding Inequalities: Explaining the Concept and Significance

    hello please could someone explain to me inequalities ? I don't understand how it works Roger
  24. P

    Is There an Easier Way to Understand Polynomial Inequalities?

    We just started these at school, but I have some questions.. Inequalities on number line (x) graphs.. Using x = 0 testpoint.. Let's say I have (x+2)(x-4) > 0, (0 + 2)(0 - 4) would be -8, and -8 !>0, so it would be a disjunction, right? But if it was positive and satisfied the inequality, it...
  25. I

    Is there a simpler method to prove absolute inequalities?

    prove the folowing and state when the inequality holds... |x+y+z|<=|x|+|y|+|z| i was thinking that i consider all the possible cases, ie x is positive, y positive, z positive; then the various combinations with negative as well... is there another shorter method of doing it? help...
  26. K

    Absolute quadratic inequalities.

    A bit of a newbie question, but I was wondering how does one go about solving these? For example: (I was working on a problem posted on another thread on Homework Help) |3n-4| < 9\epsilon n^2 + 3 \epsilon Epsilon is a small positive number of course :P The tricky part is when I split...
  27. S

    Explaining EPR after Bell's inequalities

    We (three students from the Netherlands) are working on a project on Bell's inequalities. We have studied the original EPR-paper from 1935, which states that quantum mechanics may well be an incomplete theory. Reactions on this paper. Von Neumann's completeness theorem. The Kochen Specker...
  28. G

    Solve Inequalities: Find p Values for p(x^2+x) < 2x^2 + 6x +1

    Can someone help me please with inequalities, I have been attempting this question quite a few times but I still can't get the same answer as the textbook. What is the set values of p for which p(x^2+x) < 2x^2 + 6x +1 for all real values of x? Here is my best attempt: p(x^2+x) < 2x^2 +...
  29. K

    2 questions - series & inequalities

    2 questions -- series & inequalities 1. By differentiate the function 1/(1-x), or otherwise, show that inf [sum] n2/2n = 6 n=1 2) Given Holder's Inequality http://mathworld.wolfram.com/HoeldersInequalities.html(equation 4) show that (attached file)
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