Problem

Source: 239 2008 S8

Tags: inequalities, n-variable inequality



The natural numbers $x_1, x_2, \ldots , x_n$ are such that all their $2^n$ partial sums are distinct. Prove that: $$ {x_1}^2 + {x_2}^2 + \ldots + {x_n}^2 \geq \frac{4^n – 1}{3}. $$