) Give definition to the convex set of the space Rn. Also give a definition for when the function f : K → R, where K ⊂ Rn, is convex.   c.) Are the functions f(t) = −t ln t,  t > 0, and g(t) = t4 −t2,t ∈ R, convex? Justify your argument.

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a.) Give definition to the convex set of the space Rn. Also give a definition for when the function f : K → R, where K ⊂ Rn, is convex.
 
c.) Are the functions f(t) = −t ln t,  t > 0, and g(t) = t4 −t2,t ∈ R, convex? Justify your argument. 
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