A rectangle is inscribed with its base on the x-axis and its upper corners on the parabola y = 2 - ². What are the dimensions of such a rectangle with the greatest possible area? Round to 2 decimal places. Width = Height

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A rectangle is inscribed with its base on the x-axis and its upper corners on the parabola y = 2 - ². What
are the dimensions of such a rectangle with the greatest possible area? Round to 2 decimal places.
Width =
Height =
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