How does one prove the determinant inequality...
Reposted on MathOverflowLet $\,A,B,C\in M_{n}(\mathbb C)\,$ be Hermitian and positive definite matrices such that $A+B+C=I_{n}$, where $I_{n}$ is the identity matrix. Show that...
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Let $G_1,G_2,G_3\sim\operatorname{Gumbel}(0,1)$ be independent. For $\eta_1,\eta_2,\eta_3\in\mathbb R$ and $\tau>0$,...
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Let $a,b,c$ be the sides of a triangle with inradius $r$ and semi-perimeter $s$. Experimental data show that every triangle satisfies$$ 1728r^2|(a-b)(b-c)(c-a)| \le s^5 $$and that $1728$ is the optimal...
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It's a problem I found unconventional :Problem :Let $0<x$ be a real the define :$$f\left(x\right)=\prod_{n=1}^{292}\left(\frac{n+1}{x!+n}\right)^{\frac{1}{n}}$$Shows that :$$f(x)<1+C$$Where $C$...
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Given the inequality $\frac{1}{x} > 1$, why can't we simply multiply both sides by $x$ to solve it? Multiplying both sides by $x$ yields $1 > x$, but I'm told this result is incorrect. Someone...
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Following my earlier question, for $0<x<1$, what is the smallest $C(x)$ such that$$0\le\frac{x}{(1-x)^2}-\left(x\frac{\mathrm d}{\mathrm...
View ArticleOriginal source of a classical problem on leading digits of $2^n$ and $5^n$.
I am looking for the earliest known source (or oldest appearance) of the following problem.Let $n$ be a positive integer such that the decimal representations of $2^n$ and $5^n$ begin with the same...
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On some level of math in school we learn about Bernoulli's inequality. Proof of its correctness is very common in textbooks as exercise, when we learn mathematical induction.Is Bernoulli's inequality...
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I am wondering whether Dvoretzky–Kiefer–Wolfowitz inequality holds for discrete distributions? Any comments or references would be greatly appreciated.
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What does $a <b<c$ really mean?Somebody says that it means “three distinct numbers”and, for example, they said $1\le a < b < c \le N$ means three numbers between $1$ and $N$.We want to say...
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This question arose from my earlier question, where the optimal coefficient is $C(x)=x(1+x)(1+4x+x^2)/(1-x)^5$. Since $C(x)\to\infty$ as $x\uparrow1$, I am looking for a bound that remains finite...
View ArticleA sharp bound for ${}_2F_1(1,-n;n+1;-x)$
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Given three positive numbers $a,b,c$, prove that$$(abc+a+b+c)^{3} \geqq 8\,abc(1+a)(1+b)(1+c).$$My own problem is given a solution, and I'm looking forward to seeing a nicer one(s), thank you...
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Problem. Given three non-negative numbers $a, b, c$ so that $a+ b+ c= 3,\,a^{2}+ b^{2}+ c^{2}= 5$. Prove:$$a^{3}b+ b^{3}c+ c^{3}a\leqq 8$$My solution in M&Y : (and I'm looking forward to seeing a...
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Given two positive numbers $b,\,c$. Prove $\left ( \dfrac{3}{b}- 1 \right )(3- b)^{2}+ \left ( \dfrac{b}{c}- 1 \right )(b- c)^{2}+ (c- 1)^{3}\geqq 0$ .My problem is given a solution by user...
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For $h>0$ and $t\in\mathbb R$, let $g(t)=\cosh t\ln(2\cosh t)-t\sinh t$ and$$S_n(h,t)=\frac{\sqrt n}{2^n}\sum_{k=1}^{n-1}\binom nkg\left(\left(k-\frac n2\right)h+t\right).$$What is a closed-form...
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For $h>0$, let $S_h(t)=\sum_{j\in\mathbb Z}g(jh+t)$, where $g(t)=\cosh t\ln(2\cosh t)-t\sinh t$.For which $h>0$ does$$\left(\cosh\frac{2t}{7}\right)^{7/2}\sum_{j\in\mathbb...
View ArticleIs there a "greater than about" symbol?
To indicate approximate equality, one can use ≃, ≅, ~, ♎, or ≒.I need to indicate an approximate inequality. Specifically, I know A is greater than a quantity of approximately B.Is there a way to...
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