ka1leE
2021-06-12
Explain the difference between an absolute minimum and a local minimum.
1) There is no difference.
2) A function f has an absolute minimum at if is the smallest function value on the entire domain.
3) A function f has an absolute minimum at if is the smallest function value when x is near c, whereas f has a local minimum at c if is the smallest function value on the entire domain of f.
4) A function f has an absolute minimum at if is the largest function value on the entire domain of f, whereas f has a local minimum at c if is the largest function value when x is near c.
5) A function f has an absolute minimum at if is the largest function value when x is near c, whereas f has a local minimum at c if is the largest function value on the entire domain of f.
Nola Robson
Skilled2021-06-13Added 94 answers
Option 2 is correct:
A function f has an absolute minimum at if is the smallest function value on the entire domain of f, whereas f has a local minimum at c if is the smallest function value when x is near c.