Problem

Source: 2022 IGMO Round 2 #6 International Gamma Mathematical Olympiad

Tags: algebra, inequalities



Let $n \in \{1, 2,...\}$ and $x, y, z$ all greater than $0$ be real numbers such that $x + y + z = 3$. Prove that $$(\sqrt{x} + 1)^n + (\sqrt{y} + 1)^n + (\sqrt{z} + 1)^n - n(xy + yz + zx) \ge 3(2^n - n)$$