An isosceles triangle has its vertex at the origin and its base parallel to the x-axis with the vertices above the axis on the curve y = 27 - x2. Find the largest area the triangle can have.

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Chapter10: Analytic Geometry
Section10.5: Equations Of Lines
Problem 50E: The y-axis along with the graphs of y=-2x+7 and y=x+2 encloses a triangular region. Find the area of...
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An isosceles triangle has its vertex at the origin and its base parallel to the x-axis with the vertices above the axis on the curve y = 27 - x2. Find the largest area the triangle can have.

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