CASTI-89 TITANIUM · CALC89
fMax(
Returns the value of the variable at which an expression reaches its maximum, as a condition such as x=1. Used for optimization problems in calculus.
Syntax
fMax(expr, var)
- Group
- Calculus
- Arguments
- Takes the expression and the variable.
- Availability
- Pro feature in Calc89
- Menu path
- F3 Calc ▸ fMax(
Example
| Input | Result |
|---|---|
| fMax(-x^2+2x,x) | x=1 |
Typing fMax(-x^2+2x,x) on the home screen and pressing ENTER returns x=1.
Keystrokes on the TI-89 Titanium
F37
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