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Old June 25th, 2007, 01:02 AM
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Default Problem 28
Proposition 1: If x+y+z=1 then xy+yz+xz<1/2

Q1. Prove Proposition 1 is true

Q2. Prove Proposition 1 is false

There is a Q3 for when Q1 and Q2 have been settled.

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