Olympiad Maths Prep

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Problem 729

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Algebra Difficulty 5.3 Prove it

4. In ABC\triangle A B C, prove that: 1sinA2+1sinB2+1sinC26\frac{1}{\sin \frac{A}{2}}+\frac{1}{\sin \frac{B}{2}}+\frac{1}{\sin \frac{C}{2}} \geqslant 6.

This one wants a proof. Work it on paper, read the official solution, then mark yourself honestly — the ladder only means something if the record is true.

Official solution

4. y=1sinxy=\frac{1}{\sin x} is a convex function in (0,π2)\left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right), so the left side 3sinA+B+C6=6\geqslant \frac{3}{\sin \frac{A+B+C}{6}}=6.

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