diff --git a/education/math/MATH1210 (calc 1)/Max and Min.md b/education/math/MATH1210 (calc 1)/Max and Min.md index 4ff40a6..43aef58 100644 --- a/education/math/MATH1210 (calc 1)/Max and Min.md +++ b/education/math/MATH1210 (calc 1)/Max and Min.md @@ -6,3 +6,6 @@ A function $f$ has an absolute minimum at $c$ if $f(c) <= f(x)$. $f(c)$ is the a The absolute **minimum** is the smallest possible output value for a function. - Where the derivative of a function is zero, there is either a peak or a trough. + +# Critical Numbers +A number is considered critical if the output of a function exists and $\dfrac{d}{dx}$ is zero or undefined.