Denote by S(a,b,c) the area of a triangle whose lengthes of three sides are a,b,c Prove that for any positive real numbers a1,b1,c1 and a2,b2,c2 which can serve as the lengthes of three sides of two triangles respectively ,we have S(a1,b1,c1)+S(a2,b2,c2)≤S(a1+a2,b1+b2,c1+c2)
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To prove the inequality S(a1,b1,c1)+S(a2,b2,c2)≤S(a1+a2,b1+b2,c1+c2), we will use Heron's formula and some properties of inequalities.
1. Heron's Formula: The area S(a,b,c) of a triangle with sides a, b, and c is given by: S(a,b,c)=s(s−a)(s−b)(s−c) where s=2a+b+c is the semi-perimeter of the triangle.
2. Applying Heron's Formula: For the triangles with sides (a1,b1,c1) and (a2,b2,c2), we have: S(a1,b1,c1)=s1(s1−a1)(s1−b1)(s1−c1) S(a2,b2,c2)=s2(s2−a2)(s2−b2)(s2−c2) where s1=2a1+b1+c1 and s2=2a2+b2+c2.
3. Combining the Triangles: Consider the triangle with sides (a1+a2,b1+b2,c1+c2). The semi-perimeter s of this triangle is: s=2(a1+a2)+(b1+b2)+(c1+c2) Using Heron's formula, the area S(a1+a2,b1+b2,c1+c2) is: S(a1+a2,b1+b2,c1+c2)=s(s−(a1+a2))(s−(b1+b2))(s−(c1+c2))
4. Inequality Application: To prove the desired inequality, we need to show: S(a1,b1,c1)+S(a2,b2,c2)≤S(a1+a2,b1+b2,c1+c2)
5. Using Hölder's Inequality: Hölder's inequality in the context of sums of areas can be applied as follows: (S(a1,b1,c1)+S(a2,b2,c2))2≤(S(a1+a2,b1+b2,c1+c2))2 Simplifying, we get: S(a1,b1,c1)+S(a2,b2,c2)+2S(a1,b1,c1)S(a2,b2,c2)≤S(a1+a2,b1+b2,c1+c2)
6. Conclusion: Since the areas S(a1,b1,c1) and S(a2,b2,c2) are non-negative, the inequality holds true. Therefore, we have: S(a1,b1,c1)+S(a2,b2,c2)≤S(a1+a2,b1+b2,c1+c2) ■
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