Show that (x+y+z)2/3≥xyz+yzx+zxy for all non-negative reals x, y, z.
Solution
Solution:
By AM/GM, xy+yz≥2xyz. Adding the similar results gives 2(xy+yz+zx)≥2(xyz+yzx+zxy).
By AM/GM, x2+x2+y2+z2≥4xyz. Adding the similar results gives x2+y2+z2≥xyz+yzx+zxy.
Adding the first result gives 3(x+y+z)2≥xyz+yzx+zxy.
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