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1 Concave and convex functions. 1.1 Definitions. Definition 1. A function f : S ⊂ Rn → R defined on a convex set S is concave if for any two points x1 x2 ∈ , S and for any λ ∈ [0, 1] we have: λx1 (1 − λ) x2 ≥ λf(x1) (1 − λ)f(x2) + +. is called strictly concave if for any two points x1 , x2 ∈ S and for any λ ∈ (0, 1) we have:
It is also possible to characterize concavity or convexity of functions in terms of the convexity of particular sets. Given the graph of a function, the hypograph of f,
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Anatomy of a Function def main(): mid = average(10.6, 7.2) print(mid) def average(a, b): sum = a + b return sum / 2 Think/Pair/Share: Find the function definition, function name, parameter(s), and return value in average.
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May 22, 2024 · Concavity provides valuable insights into how a function curves, distinguishing between concave upward and concave downward shapes, while points of inflection mark locations where the curvature changes sign.
The function f is convex if for all x; y 2 X and for all 2 [0; 1], we have: f (x) is concave. If f (x) is convex, then af (x) is convex if a > 0. If f (x) and g (x) are convex, then h (x) = f (x) + g (x) is convex. If f (x) and g (x) are convex, then h (x) = f (x) g (x) is not necessar-ily convex.
Definition 1 A function f defined on the convex set C ⊂ Rn is called con-cave if for every x1, x2 ∈ C and 0 ≤ t ≤ 1, we have. f(tx1 + (1 − t)x2) ≥ tf(x1) + (1 − t)f(x2). Definition 2 A function f defined on the convex set C ⊂ Rn is called strictly concave if for every x1 6= x2,and 0 < t < 1, we have. f(tx1 + (1 − t)x2) > tf(x1) + (1 − t)f(x2).
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Sep 22, 2024 · Examples of Concave Functions. Some examples of concave functions are: g(x) = - x 2; g(x) = log x; g(x) = -e x; Graphical Representation of Concave Functions. Mathematically, a function f(x) is concave if for any two points x 1 and x 2 and any λ ∈ [0, 1], the following inequality holds: f(λx 1 + (1 − λ)x 2) ≥ λf(x 1) + (1 − λ)f(x 2 ...
