Max and mins for a constant function

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A constant function, such as y = 5, has no local or absolute maximum or minimum points since it does not change value. All points on the graph of a constant function are equal, meaning every point can be considered both a maximum and a minimum. This characteristic defines the nature of constant functions, as they lack variability. Therefore, the concept of maxima and minima is not applicable in the traditional sense for constant functions. In summary, every point on a constant function is both an absolute and local extremum.
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how would describe the max/ min for the a constant function,eg. y =5
would you say all points are absolute and local max and mins?
 
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