On the continuity of the minimum set of a continuous function
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On the continuity of the minimum set of a continuous function

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Classifications The Physical Object Statement [by] George B. Dantzig, Jon H. Folkman and Norman Shapiro. Series [Rand Corporation] Memorandum RM-4657-PR Contributions Folkman, Jon H., joint author., Shapiro, Norman Zalmon, 1932- joint author. LC Classifications Q180.A1 R36 no. 4657 Pagination vii, 58 p. Number of Pages 58 Open Library OL5711703M LC Control Number 70224631

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