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Minimum & Maximum

  • Critical value (maximum or minimum) exists when derivative function = 0
  • Finding critical value
    • Take derivative of appropriate function
    • Set derivative function = 0
    • Solve for x
    • Examine derivative behavior around critical value to determine maximum or minimum
  • Make sure to distinguish between relative and absolute max and min

Minimum & Maximum

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Mathematics: AP Calculus AB