Recognizing maxima and minima

The  exercise appears under the Algebra I Math Mission. This exercise practices recognizing maximum and minimum points in graphs of functions.

Types of Problems
There is one type of problem in this exercise:
 * 1)  Mark all the relative ____ points in the graph below.: This problem has a graph and user is asked to mark all the relative points in it.
 * 2) A function whose domain is [__, __] is graphed below. Mark the ___ point of the graph.: This problem has a function with a domain and user is asked to mark the ___ point of the graph

Strategies
Knowledge of maxima and minima are highly recommended to ensure success in this exercise.


 * 1) A relative maximum point is a point that is higher than all other graph points around it. It's like the highest point on a "peak."
 * 2) The absolute maximum point of a graph is the point that is higher than all other points on the graph.

Real-life Applications

 * 1) Problems like this will appear on standardized tests, like the SATs and the ACTs.