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Old Feb 2, 2008, 06:01 PM
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Least values
What does the least value of f(x)=5-2cos(x) mean?
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Old Feb 2, 2008, 06:03 PM   #2  
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Hmmm i see what you mean
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f(x)=5-2cos(x)

Least value simply means Least value!! (Look up a dictionary)

If you mean minimum, thats a different matter.

If you want to know WHAT is the least value in this case:

Cos x has a greatest value = 1

Hence Least value of f(x) = 5 - 2 = 3
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