Example 1.11.7. Let be non-negative real numbers with sum 3. Prove that
Solution
SOLUTION. The inequality is equivalent to (homogeneous form)
Since this problem is cyclic, homogeneous, and holds if , we can assume that and . In this case, we have to prove that
which is obvious because . The equality holds for only one case, .
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