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prove that if x ≥ 0, then 1+x ≥ 2√x

 Oct 10, 2021
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Since x>= 0, we can square this inequality on both sides. 

 

1 + x >= 2sqrt(x)

x^2 + 2x + 1 >= 4x

x^2 - 2x + 1 >= 0

(x-1)^2 >= 0

A square number always has to be non-negative. 

 

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 Oct 10, 2021
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spitting facts

 

i think the problem should state that this holds for all real x

CentsLord  Oct 10, 2021
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I'm a bit curious, does the x >= 0 imply that x is a real number?

Since something like 3i can't be greater than 0 right?

 

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catmg  Oct 10, 2021
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yeah, inequalities with complex numbers aren't well defined lol

i guess the x >= 0 would imply that

CentsLord  Oct 10, 2021
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I don't know if it's even possible to say that one complex number is greater than another. 

I guess you could say like |3 + 4i| = 5 and |12i + 5| = 13, and 5 < 13. (basically like further away from origin)

 

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catmg  Oct 10, 2021

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