Tuesday, June 7, 2016

calculus - How can I prove log2(1+x)geqx for $0




How can I prove the following inequality for $0 log2(1+x)x





I tried to use ln(1+x)xx22 for x0 and convert the ln to log2 to prove that, but it does not work. Any idea?
Is there a generalized form?



I need an analytical proof, not sketch , or looking at graph. Thanks.


Answer



The logarithm function is concave.



Thus, it lies above any secant line.



In particular, on [0,1], the function x is a secant line for log2(1+x).




Hence, log2(1+x)x on [0,1].


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