What does this n(MAX)j=1 part mean?

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What does this n(MAX)j=1 part mean?

I'm not familiar with this notation. If you need more info, let me know. (p.s: Sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong place)

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It means to keep the result for the value of ##j## (between 1 and ##n##) for which the expression in brackets is maximum.
 
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DrClaude said:
It means to keep the result for the value of ##j## (between 1 and ##n##) for which the expression in brackets is maximum.

Thanks, I get it now ;)
 

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