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SciPy / Optimization

minimize_scalar()

Learn minimize_scalar() in SciPy with a dedicated explanation, a concept-specific example, practical cautions, and a mastery check.

12 min read • Beginner

scipy-008.py

python

from scipy.optimize import minimize_scalar
res=minimize_scalar(lambda x:(x-4.5)**2+3,bounds=(0,10),method='bounded')
print(res.x,res.fun)

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linprog() linear programming

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