AdvancedDerivatives

Optimization

Overview

Set up and solve real-world problems by finding the maximum or minimum of a function.

Key Concepts

1

Identify the quantity to maximize/minimize

2

Express it as a function of one variable

3

Use derivatives to find critical points

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