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Concavity

Curvature of a function is a big deal


Definition

  1. (Assume differntiability): Suppose ff is a differentiable function. We say the function ff is concave if: f(x)f(y)+(xy)f(y)f(x) \leq f(y) + (x-y) f'(y). Plot it out and you will see.
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