Priscilla G.

asked • 03/11/21

Pre-cal question (parabolic arch)

hey, I'm having a hard time solving part (b) I got the answer for part (a)


An arch has the shape of the parabola y = 10 - x^2. A rectangle is fit under the arch by selecting a point (xy) on the parabola (see the figure).

(a) Express the area of the rectangle in terms of x. (A: 20x-2x^3)

(b) If x = 1, the rectangle has base 2 and height 3. Find the

base of a second rectangle that has the same area.


thank you.


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