Find both the first derivative and the second derivative of that function.
If the first derivative is zero for some value, then there is a possible minimum or maximum at that point.
If the function is f(x) and c is the value:
If f'(c) = 0 and f''(c) < 0, then there is a local maximum at x = c.
If f'(c) = 0 and f''(c) > 0, then there is a local minimum at x = c.
Find both the first derivative and the second derivative of that function.
If the first derivative is zero for some value, then there is a possible minimum or maximum at that point.
If the function is f(x) and c is the value:
If f'(c) = 0 and f''(c) < 0, then there is a local maximum at x = c.
If f'(c) = 0 and f''(c) > 0, then there is a local minimum at x = c.