Bernoulli's inequality

inequality that (1+x)ⁿ ≥ 1+nx for x ≥ −1 and n∈ℕ
Thing inequality Q728662
Bernoulli's inequality
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6 properties
Part of
theory of ordered fields
Defining formula
x \in \mathbb{R} \land x > 0 \land n \in \mathbb{N} \land n > 1 \implies (1+x)^n \geq 1+n\times x
Described by source
What is Mathematics?
Maintained by WikiProject
WikiProject Mathematics
Named after
Jacob Bernoulli
🏷️ Also known as
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C177180624
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Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID
desigualtat-de-bernoulli
Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme)
0009529
Microsoft Academic ID (discontinued)
177180624
Quora topic ID
Bernoullis-Inequality
Topic's main category
Category:Bernoulli inequality
Treccani's Enciclopedia della Matematica ID
disuguaglianza-di-bernoulli

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Summary

Bernoulli's inequality is an inequality[1].

Key Facts

  • Instance of: mathematical concept[2]
  • Named after: Jacob Bernoulli[3]
  • Part of: theory of ordered fields[4]
  • Described by source: What is Mathematics?[5]
  • Defining formula: x \in \mathbb{R} \land x > 0 \land n \in \mathbb{N} \land n > 1 \implies (1+x)^n \geq 1+n\times x[6]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[7]

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