- Function Min(x1, x2, ...)¶
Min¶
Min(
x1, ! (input) numerical, string or element expression
x2, ! (input) numerical, string or element expression
..
)
Arguments¶
- x1,x2,\(\dots\)
Multiple numerical, string or element expressions.
Return Value¶
The function
Min
returns the smallest number, the string lowest in the lexicographical ordering, or the element value with the lowest ordinal value, among \(x1,x2,\dots\)
Note
The function Min
can be used in constraints of nonlinear
mathematical programs. However, nonlinear solvers may experience
convergence problems if the first order derivatives of two arguments
between which the Min
function switches are discontinous.
See also
The function Max
. Arithmetic functions are discussed in full
detail in Arithmetic Functions of the Language Reference.