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Maxima & Minima

Parts:
1. Maximum and Minimum Points – also know as the
EXTREMA, EXTREMES, or CRITICAL POINTS. These are
points in the graph where the Gradient/slope changes
sign.
a. Global/Absolute Maximum & Minimum
b. Local Maximum & Minimum
Places where a
function can
possibly have
an extremes at
a close interval
Graph:

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