MAX

maximum values

A set of real numbers may or may not contain a maximum value. For example, R does not
contain a maximum value. The maximum value, if it exists, of a set A of real numbers is denoted
by ‘max A’. For example, max {3, 7, 5} = 7.

Fill in the answers below.

max {8, 1, 4} = __________

max {2, 8, 9} = __________

max {5, 2} = __________

max {6} = __________

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