In optimization, the dual problem is derived from a primal problem and provides an alternative perspective by focusing on maximizing a lower bound on the optimal value of the primal problem. It allows one to assess the quality of the solution to the primal problem, and the relationship between the primal and dual solutions highlights important properties of convex sets and functions, which are critical in understanding optimization and variational inequalities.
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