Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A point where a polynomial function has a greater output value than at nearby input values, occurring where the function switches from increasing to decreasing.
AP course connection
Topic 1.4: 1.4 Polynomial Functions and Rates of Change