[Math4u] Re: Maxima & Minima

False, here is an example.
f(x)=-x*(x-4)*(x^2-4*x+6), x not equal 2
f(x) has maximas at x=1 and x=3.
The minima should be at x=2, but the function does not exist
at x=2. f(x) is differentiable at x=2.
Jim FitzSimons

--- In Math4u@yahoogroups.com, "sanjivadayal" <sanjivadayal@...> wrote:
>
> Whether the following statement is true or false?
> "If f(x) is a differentiable function, then there must be at least
one
> minima between two maximas".
>

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