Field Guide/Functions/Maxima & minima
Exam essential3 min

Find local maxima and minima

You need a turning point or stationary value numerically.

01

Press these keys

2ndTRACE3:minimum / 4:maximum

Step 1 of 3. Press 2nd.

02

Walkthrough

  1. 1
    Choose tool

    On the graph press 2nd → TRACE and select minimum or maximum.

  2. 2
    Bracket

    Give left and right bounds around one turning point.

  3. 3
    Guess

    Press ENTER near the point and read both coordinates.

03

Worked example

Find the minimum of x²−6x+11.

AnswerLocal minimum at (3,2).