C) lie in the parabola 16y = 160 – x². Find the maximum area of the triangle if side rtices B and C is parallel to the x-axis.
C) lie in the parabola 16y = 160 – x². Find the maximum area of the triangle if side rtices B and C is parallel to the x-axis.
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![1. A triangle is inscribed in a parabola such that the first vertex (point A) is at the origin and the other two
vertices (B and C) lie in the parabola 16y = 160 – x². Find the maximum area of the triangle if side
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Transcribed Image Text:1. A triangle is inscribed in a parabola such that the first vertex (point A) is at the origin and the other two
vertices (B and C) lie in the parabola 16y = 160 – x². Find the maximum area of the triangle if side
containing the vertices B and C is parallel to the x-axis.
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