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education/math/MATH1210 (calc 1)/Max and Min.md

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-# Absolute Maximum/Minimum
+# Maximum/Minimum
 A function $f$ has an *absolute maximum* at $c$ if $f(c) >= f(x)$. We call $f(c)$ the maximum value of $f$.
 The absolute **maximum** is the largest possible output value for a function.
 
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 # Critical Numbers
 A number is considered critical if the output of a function exists and $\dfrac{d}{dx}$ is zero or undefined.
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+# Local Max/Min
+A local max/min is a peak or trough at any point along the graph.