Problem

Source: China TST 2002 Quiz

Tags: inequalities, function, induction, algebra unsolved, algebra



For any two rational numbers $ p$ and $ q$ in the interval $ (0,1)$ and function $ f$, there is always $ \displaystyle f \left( \frac{p+q}{2} \right) \leq \frac{f(p) + f(q)}{2}$. Then prove that for any rational numbers $ \lambda, x_1, x_2 \in (0,1)$, there is always: \[ f( \lambda x_1 + (1-\lambda) x_2 ) \leq \lambda f(x_i) + (1-\lambda) f(x_2)\]