Max Command

Max[Number a, Number b]

Yields the maximum of the given numbers a and b.

Max[List of Numbers]

Yields the maximum of the numbers within the list.

Note: If the input consists of non-numeric objects, then Max[] considers the numbers associated with those objects. For example, Max[List of Segments] will yield the maximum segment length.

Max[ Function, left-x, right-x ]

Calculates the maximum point for function in the given interval. Function should only have on maximum point in the interval.

Note: See also Extremum Command and Function Inspector Tool.

Max[ Interval ]

Returns the upper bound of the interval, e.g. Max[2<x<3] returns 3. It is the same for open and closed intervals.

CAS Syntax

Max[Number a, Number b]

Yields the maximum of the given numbers a and b.

Example:

Max[12, 15] yields 15.

Max[List of Numbers]

Yields the maximum of the numbers within the list.

Example:

Max[{-2, 12, -23, 17, 15}] yields 17.