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Suppose we have a function $f:\mathbb{R}\to\mathbb{R}$ that is strictly decreasing, continuous, differentiable (twice), and convex.
Yet, we don't know the exact formula of $f$.
Can we approximate function $f$ by coming up with a surrogate function, say $g$? If yes, what are some standard ways t...