= 17. A triangle is to be inscribed in the ellipse x² + y² with one vertex of the triangle at (-2, 0) and the opposite side perpendicular to the x axis. Find the largest possible area of the triangle.

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17. A triangle is to be inscribed in the ellipse x² + y²
with one vertex of the triangle at (-2, 0) and the opposite
side perpendicular to the x axis. Find the largest possible
area of the triangle.
Transcribed Image Text:= 17. A triangle is to be inscribed in the ellipse x² + y² with one vertex of the triangle at (-2, 0) and the opposite side perpendicular to the x axis. Find the largest possible area of the triangle.
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