Lecture
Local Minima and Concavity
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This lecture covers the concept of local minima and concavity, illustrated through examples and the analysis of asymptotes. The instructor revisits the mathematical principles behind these concepts, emphasizing the importance of understanding the behavior of functions near critical points.
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