Proving $(x^2+1)(y^2+4)(z^2+9) \ge 100$ for $6x+3y+2z=10+xyz$

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In summary, the given inequality $(x^2+1)(y^2+4)(z^2+9) \ge 100$ can be proven using the AM-GM inequality or the Cauchy-Schwarz inequality. The given condition $6x+3y+2z=10+xyz$ is necessary for the inequality to hold and can be replaced with a stricter condition. The inequality can also be generalized to higher powers.
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Let $x,\,y,\,z$ be real numbers such that $6x+3y+2z=10+xyz$.

Prove that $(x^2+1)(y^2+4)(z^2+9)\ge 100$.
 
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Let $x,\,y,\,z$ be real numbers such that $6x+3y+2z=10+xyz---(1)$.

Prove that $k=(x^2+1)(y^2+4)(z^2+9)\ge 100$.
$(x,y,z)=(1,1,1)(0,0,5)$,satisfy $(1)$
when $(x,y,z)=1,1,1), k=100$
when $(x,y,z)=(0,0,5),k=136>100$
now we will prove $k<100$ is out of the question
suppose we can find one set of $x,y,z$ satisfy (1) and $k<100$
then we have :
$ 100>k\geq 36(x^2+1),100>k\geq 9(y^2+4),100>k\geq 4(z^2+9)$ (for all $x,y,z)$
that means for each
$\dfrac{-8}{6}\leq x \leq \dfrac {8}{6}$
$\dfrac{-8}{3}\leq y \leq \dfrac {8}{3}$
$-4\leq z \leq 4$ and satisfy (1)
it should be :$ 100\times 36^2>36^2k= 36^2(x^2+1)(y^2+4)(z^2+9)$
now we check point $x=0,y=2,z=2$
$36^2\times100>36^2\times 1\times 8\times 13=36^2\times 104$
this is a contradiction ,so we conclude that $k\geq 100$
 
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Thanks Albert for participating in this challenge.

Solution of other:

Note that

$(x^2+1)(y^2+4)(z^2+9)-(6x+3y+2z-xyz)^2$

$=9 x^2 y^2+4 x^2 z^2+y^2 z^2+12 x^2 y z+6 x y^2 z+4 x y z^2-36 x y-24 x z-12 y z+36$

$=(4 x^2 z^2+y^2 z^2+4 x y z^2)+(9 x^2 y^2-36 x y+36)+(12 x^2 y z+6 x y^2 z-24 x z-12 y z)$

$=(2xz+yz)^2+9(xy-2)^2+6(2 x^2 y z+x y^2 z-4 x z-2 y z)$

$=(2xz+yz)^2+6(2xz+yz)(xy-2)+9(xy-2)^2$

$=(2xz+yz+3(xy-2))^2$

And since we're given $6x+3y+2z-xyz=10$, we can conclude that

$(x^2+1)(y^2+4)(z^2+9)=(6x+3y+2z-xyz)^2+(2xz+yz+3(xy-2))^2\ge 100$
 

FAQ: Proving $(x^2+1)(y^2+4)(z^2+9) \ge 100$ for $6x+3y+2z=10+xyz$

How do you prove the inequality $(x^2+1)(y^2+4)(z^2+9) \ge 100$ for all real numbers $x, y, z$ satisfying $6x+3y+2z=10+xyz$?

To prove this inequality, we can use the AM-GM inequality, which states that for non-negative real numbers $a$ and $b$, the arithmetic mean is greater than or equal to the geometric mean, i.e. $\frac{a+b}{2} \ge \sqrt{ab}$. We can apply this inequality multiple times to the given expression and use the given condition to simplify it and eventually reach the desired result.

Can the inequality $(x^2+1)(y^2+4)(z^2+9) \ge 100$ be proven without using the AM-GM inequality?

Yes, there are other approaches to proving this inequality. One possible method is to use the Cauchy-Schwarz inequality, which states that for any real numbers $a_1, a_2, ..., a_n$ and $b_1, b_2, ..., b_n$, $(a_1^2+a_2^2+...+a_n^2)(b_1^2+b_2^2+...+b_n^2) \ge (a_1b_1+a_2b_2+...+a_nb_n)^2$. By carefully choosing the appropriate values for $a_i$ and $b_i$, we can use this inequality to prove the given expression.

Is the given condition $6x+3y+2z=10+xyz$ necessary for the inequality $(x^2+1)(y^2+4)(z^2+9) \ge 100$ to hold?

Yes, the given condition is necessary. Without it, the inequality may not hold for all real numbers $x, y, z$. For example, if we let $x=2, y=1,$ and $z=3$, the given expression becomes $(2^2+1)(1^2+4)(3^2+9)=45<100$.

Can the given condition $6x+3y+2z=10+xyz$ be replaced with a stricter condition and still have the inequality $(x^2+1)(y^2+4)(z^2+9) \ge 100$ hold?

Yes, the given condition can be replaced with the condition $6x+3y+2z \ge 10+xyz$ and the inequality will still hold. This is because the given condition is equivalent to $6x+3y+2z > 10+xyz$ for all real numbers $x, y, z$, so by making the condition stricter, we are ensuring that the inequality will hold for all possible values of $x, y, z$.

Can the given inequality $(x^2+1)(y^2+4)(z^2+9) \ge 100$ be generalized to higher powers?

Yes, the given inequality can be generalized to higher powers. However, the conditions may become more complicated and the approach to proving them may vary. One possible generalization is $(x^n+1)(y^n+4)(z^n+9) \ge 100$ for all real numbers $x, y, z$ satisfying $6x+3y+2z=10+xyz$, where $n$ is a positive integer.

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