Finding the Absolute Minimum and Maximum

This Math Help Video Tutorial is all about how to use the derivative to calculate the absolute extrema (maximum and minimum) of a function on a closed interval. The candidates for an absolute minimum or maximum are the endpoints and the critical numbers. Let's see what the derivative can do for us!!!

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