Let \(P\) be a point on the graph of the equation \(xyz=1\) in three-dimensional space. Find the minimum possible distance between \(P\) and the origin.
I think we're supposed to use AM-GM but I'm not quite sure. Please help :(
Distance is given by \(d=\sqrt{x^2+y^2+z^2}\)
Symmetry dictates that x = y = z at the nearest point to the origin, so \(d=\sqrt3\times x\)
Given that \(xyz=1\) we have \(x^3=1\) or \(x = 1\) so minimum distance is \(d=\sqrt3\)
thank you!!