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Re: find the maxima in a function

• To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
• Subject: [mg97079] Re: find the maxima in a function
• From: dh <dh at metrohm.com>
• Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 04:51:31 -0500 (EST)
• References: <golqus$qai$1@smc.vnet.net>

Easy: Solve[f'[x] == 0, x]



Oliver wrote:

> Hallo,

> how can one find the maxima by using mathematica for the following function:

> 

> f[x_] := 1/(8*(Pi*t)^(3/2)) * Exp[(-(x^2 + y^2 + z^2)/4*t)]

> 

> i mean, the first derivation equal Zero.

> Thanks in advance..

> Oli.

>