For every positive integer m prove the inequality ∣{m}−21∣>8(m+1)1.
Solution
Let [m]=k. Then ∣{m}−21∣=21∣2k+1−2m∣=21⋅2k+1+2m∣4k2+4k+1−4m∣. The numerator of the last fraction is an odd positive integer, and therefore at least 1. Thus, ∣{m}−21∣≥21⋅2k+1+2m1≥2(4m+1)1>8(m+1)1,
Q.E.D.
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