Optimization of a Cubic Function

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Optimization of a Cubic Function

For:

$$f(x)=ax^3+bx^2+cx+d$$

stationary points satisfy:

$$3ax^2+2bx+c=0$$

Usage

- Used to locate possible maxima and minima of cubic functions.

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