An Isosceles Triangle Is Drawn with Its Vertex at the Origin

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Essay

An isosceles triangle is drawn with its vertex at the origin and its base parallel to the x axis. The vertices of the base are on the curve 5y = 25-x². Find the area of the largest such triangle.

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Definitions:

Olecranon Fossa

A large, shallow depression on the posterior side of the humerus, accommodating the olecranon of the ulna during arm extension.

Lateral Bone

is not a recognized specific anatomical term for a single bone; the term may refer to any bone located on the side part of a body or limb. NO.

Forearm

The part of the arm located between the elbow and the wrist; it contains two major bones, the radius and ulna.

Radius

One of the two large bones in the forearm, positioned on the side of the thumb, important for wrist and arm movement.