If , are integers and , find the least possible value of .
Solution
Given the inequality , we are tasked with finding the least possible value of .
To solve this, we start by rewriting in terms of a simplified expression:
Notice that we can factor and simplify the expression using the identity for the sum of cubes:
Substituting this into our expression for , we have:
Factoring out , this becomes:
To find specific values of and that minimize while keeping , we will test small integer values for symmetry and simplicity of calculations.
For a symmetric and possibly minimal case, consider . Then and . This gives:
This doesn't satisfy , so we need different values of and .
Next, try and (or similarly nearby integers). Calculate:
Calculate:
This is less than 2012 and needs adjustment.
Re-examine whether other combinations; setting and , for example:
Thus:
Calculate:
This calculation gives a similar increment, needing adjustments for correct conditions.
Finally, iterating through values adjusting till an optimal minimal integer pair setting:
From trials and simplifications along expected calculations aligned to the cubic results, if we find reasonable values conform essentially can rear at least:
Thus, the least possible value of when and are integers and satisfy the inequality is: