Find all values of the real parameter such that the inequality
holds true for every .
Solution
We have that , and . Then the inequality is equivalent to
giving . Since and when we obtain:
1. For the inequality holds true iff .
2. For the inequality holds true iff and .
Therefore the desired values are .
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