Local Minimum

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Local Minimum

A function has a local minimum at $$x=c$$ if:

$$f(x)\geq f(c)$$

for all $$x$$ in some neighbourhood of $$c$$.

Usage

- Used to identify points where the function changes from decreasing to increasing.

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