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Maximum and Minimum Values



A series of free Calculus Video Lessons.
Local Maximum and Minimum Values of Function of Two Variables.

Local extrema and saddle points of a multivariable function Learn how to use the second derivative test to find local extrema (local maxima and local minima) and saddle points of a multivariable function.
Local Maximum and Minimum Values/ Function of Two Variables
An outline of the procedure, along with a complete example are shown. Local Maximum and Minimum Values -Function of Two Variables (P2)



Extrema in two variables
Introduction to extrema for functions of two variables.
Example extrema problem part 1
A long example of finding the absolute extreme values of a function on a triangle in the plane. This video is divided into two parts. Example extrema problem part 2

Try the free Mathway calculator and problem solver below to practice various math topics. Try the given examples, or type in your own problem and check your answer with the step-by-step explanations.
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