# Chapter 14: Extrema

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## Introduction

We consider methods for finding maximum and minimum values of functions of one variable and also of functions of several variables.

## Topics

14.1 General Conditions for Maximum or Minimum

14.2 Extremal Values on a Curve in Two Dimensions

14.3 Extremal Values on a Surface in Three Dimensions

14.4 Extrema on a Curve in Three Dimensions

14.5 Divide and Conquer for Finding One Dimensional Extrema