On a generalization of an upper bound for the exponential function

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Abstract

With the introduction of a new parameter n, Kim recently generalized an upper bound for the exponential function that implies the inequality between the arithmetic and geometric means. In this paper, we answer some of Kim's conjectures about the inequalities between Kim's generalized upper bound and the original one. We also see the validity of Kim's generalization for some further negative values of x for the case in which the n is rational with both numerator and denominator odd. The range of its validity for negative x is investigated through the study of the zero distribution of a certain family of quadrinomials.

Keywords

Upper bound
Exponential function
Polynomials

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This research was supported by the Sookmyung Women's University Research Grants 2008.