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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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A logarithmic minimum with equal variables for $n= 6$ and unequal variables...

For an integer $n\ge2$, let $a,b,c>0$ satisfy $a+b+c=1$, and let $s_n=1-a^n-b^n-c^n$. Consider$$F_n(a,b,c)=\frac{\displaystyle\sum_{k=1}^{n-1}\binom nk...

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Asymptotic expansions involving three Gumbel variables

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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Does every triangle with side $a,b,c$ and inradius $r$ satisfy...

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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Inequality including the minimum value of the Gamma function and the...

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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Why can't we multiply both sides by $x$ when solving $\frac{1}{x} > 1$?...

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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A sharp bound for the logarithmic derivative of a hypergeometric function

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...

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Original 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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Bernoulli inequality application

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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Dvoretzky–Kiefer–Wolfowitz inequality holds for discrete distributions?

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

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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A sharp refinement of a fractional-power inequality

For $1<r\le5$ and $0<t<1$, let $\mathbf x=(x_1,\ldots,x_4)$ and $\mathbf y=(y_1,\ldots,y_4)$ satisfy $0\le x_1\le\cdots\le x_4\le r$, $0\le y_1\le\cdots\le y_4\le r$, and...

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An inequality for ${}_2F_1$ involving $\operatorname{erfc}$

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...

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A sharp bound for ${}_2F_1(1,-n;n+1;-x)$

For $0<x<1$, what is the smallest $C(x)$ such that$$0\le{}_2F_1(1,-n;n+1;-x)-\frac1{1-x}+\frac{x(1+x)}{n(1-x)^3}\le\frac{C(x)}{n^2}$$holds for every integer $n\ge1$?Here is the attempt: From the...

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Given three positive numbers $a,b,c$, prove that $(abc+a+b+c)^{3} \geqq...

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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Given three non-negative numbers $a, b, c$ so that $a+ b+ c= 3,\,a^{2}+...

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 ( \frac{3}{b}- 1 \right )(3-...

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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Asymptotics of a binomial sum involving $\ln(2\cosh t)$

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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A logarithmic inequality involving hyperbolic functions

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...

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Is 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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