1997 USAMO Problems/Problem 5
Contents
Problem
Prove that, for all positive real numbers
.
Solution
Solution 2
Outline:
1. Because the inequality is homogenous, scale by an arbitrary factor such that
.
2. Replace all with 1. Then, multiply both sides by
to clear the denominators.
3. Expand each product of trinomials.
4. Cancel like mad.
5. You are left with . Homogenize the inequality by multiplying each term of the LHS by
. Because
majorizes
, this inequality holds true by bunching. (Alternatively, one sees the required AM-GM is
. Sum similar expressions to obtain the desired result.)
See Also
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