The minimum function is the function that takes two arguments and returns the smallest of the two. Alternatively the function can take any finite amount of arguments and return the smallest.
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By taking the derivative of the function. At the maximum or minimum of a function, the derivative is zero, or doesn't exist. And end-point of the domain where the function is defined may also be a maximum or minimum.
It if the max or minimum value.
Surely, you should check the value of the function at the boundaries of the region first. Rest depends on what the function is.
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Standard notation for a quadratic function: y= ax2 + bx + c which forms a parabola, a is positive , minimum value (parabola opens upwards on an x-y graph) a is negative, maximum value (parabola opens downward) See related link.