Tool to compute extrema of a function. The extremum value of a function is the minimal or maximal value that can take a function.
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Extremum of a Function
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Tool to compute extrema of a function. The extremum value of a function is the minimal or maximal value that can take a function.
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How to calculate a extremum?
To find the extreme values of a function (the highest or lowest points on the interval where the function is defined), first calculate the derivative of the function and make a study of sign.
An extremum of a function is reached when it's derivative is equal to zero and changes of sign.
A minimum of a function $ m $ (lowercase m) exists when, for all $ x $, $ f(x) >= m $ is greater than or equal to a minimum $ m $.
Example: The polynomial $ f(x) = x^2 $ defined over $ \mathbb{R} $, the function has a minimum in $ x=0 $ and $ f(x) >= 0 $ over its domain of definition $ \mathbb{R} $.
A maximum of a function $ M $ (uppercase M) exists when for all $ x $, $ f(x) <= M $ is less than or equal to the maximum.
What is the difference between a relative/local extremum and an absolute/global extremum?
An extremum of a function is necessarily defined on an interval. If the interval is the entire domain of definition of the function then it is a global/absolute extremum, otherwise it is a local/relative extremum.
What is an extrema?
Extrema is the plural form of extremum (from latin, meaning Extremity).
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