Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The outer curve refers to the boundary or edge of a shape or graph that is farthest away from the center. It represents the maximum values or points on a graph.
The inner curve refers to the boundary or edge of a shape or graph that is closest to the center. It represents the minimum values or points on a graph.
Maximum value: The maximum value is the highest point or largest number in a set of data or on a graph.