The problem is considered of maximizing a function in a convex region. To solve this problem a new method is developed, to be called "method of feasible directions". It is a method of steep ascent.

A function is a rule that is applied to one set of values to give another set of values. A function can be illustrated on a graph – points are plotted as coordinates and joined by either a straight ...

Practice how to recognise and determine the equation of a quadratic function from its graph ahead of your National 5 Maths exam with this interactive maths quiz. The equation of a a quadratic function ...

SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics, Vol. 27, No. 1 (Jul., 1974), pp. 131-137 (7 pages) A necessary condition and a sufficient condition for the pseudo-convexity of a function are given. These ...