Finding Local Maxima or Minima

The highest point, relative to the points on either side of it (the peak), is called the ​ (a)   and the lowest point, relative to the points on either side of it (the valley), is called the ​ (b)   .

• local maximum
• local minimum

When using the "maximum" option in the calculator, what is it calculating?

• The highest point in-between the two points that you have selcted.

• The lowest point in-between the two points that you have selected.

• The highest point outside of the two points that you have selected.

• The lowest point outside of the two points that you have selected.