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How are Finding the max and min of a optimization problem different. and how do you distinguish them in an equation?
thinkbot said:Yes I am familiar
thinkbot said:find f^1(x) = 0 x('s)= critical numbers plus some points (a,b) or [a,b]
f(x,a,b) = extrema Larget # max smallest # min
Using f^2(x) for the critical #'s f2(x) > 0 then min and ect.
Optimization problems are mathematical problems that involve finding the maximum or minimum value of a function, while satisfying a set of constraints. They are used to model real-world scenarios and find the best possible solution to a given problem.
Local maxima/minima refer to the highest or lowest point in a small neighborhood of a function, while global maxima/minima are the highest or lowest point in the entire domain of the function. In optimization problems, we are interested in finding the global maxima/minima.
Critical points are points where the derivative of a function is equal to zero, while endpoints are points at the boundaries of the function's domain. To find the maxima/minima of a function, we need to consider both critical points and endpoints.
The second derivative of a function at a critical point helps us determine whether that point is a local maxima, local minima, or a point of inflection. This information is crucial in finding the global maxima/minima of an optimization problem.
Calculus provides us with the tools to find the critical points of a function and determine whether they are maxima or minima. By setting up and solving equations based on the given constraints, we can find the optimal solution to an optimization problem.