This post will focus on finding the local maxima and minima as part of the VCE Maths Methods topic Calculus and subtopic Applications of Differentiation. It will explore how to identify the local maximum/minimum values over an interval and its application in solving problems.
What Are Local Maxima and Minima?
Watch this video to have all your questions answered!
How is This Relevant to Optimisation?
Watch the following video to learn how to apply the local maximum and minimum of functions to optimisation.
More Examples!
The following videos will provide you with more practice with harder questions.
Part 1
Part 2
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