Serendipity: maxima and minima without calculus

The Mathematical Gazette 2026

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Authors: Robert M. Young
DOI: 10.1080/00255572.2025.2596650
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Abstract

Problems concerning maxima and minima, or greatest and least values, have always held a special allure. The differential calculus provides us with a powerful tool for the solution of such problems,...

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mathematics and Applications Mathematical and Computational Methods History and Theory of Mathematics

Publication details

Journal / source
The Mathematical Gazette
Pages
1–5
Publication date
20 January 2026
Language
EN