Fermat's Theorem

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Fermat's Theorem

If $$f(x)$$ has a local extremum at an interior point $$x=c$$ and is differentiable at $$c$$, then:

$$f'(c)=0$$

Usage

- Provides the theoretical basis for locating stationary points corresponding to differentiable local extrema.

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