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Relative Minima and Maxima

Local Maximum Minimum Graph

Local Maximum Minimum Graph

For the function pictured, the local maximum is at the $y$-value of 16, and it occurs when  $x=-2$.  The local minimum is at the $y$-value of−16 and it occurs when $x=2$.

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