A rectangle is inscribed with its base on the x-axis and its upper corners on the semi-ellipse defined by x² + 23y² = 25 in Quadrants I and II. What is the greatest possible area?

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A rectangle is inscribed with its base on the x-axis and its upper corners on the semi-ellipse defined by
x² + 23y² = 25 in Quadrants I and II. What is the greatest possible area?
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangle is inscribed with its base on the x-axis and its upper corners on the semi-ellipse defined by x² + 23y² = 25 in Quadrants I and II. What is the greatest possible area?
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