Local Maximum

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Local Maximum

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

$$f(x)\leq f(c)$$

for all $$x$$ sufficiently close to $$c$$.

Usage

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

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