2022 TWO(d)

Question
A rectangle has one vertex at and the opposite vertex on the curve , where , as
shown on the graph below.
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Find the maximum possible area of the rectangle.

*You must use calculus and show any derivatives that you need to find when solving this problem.*

*You do not have to prove that the area you have found is a maximum.*
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Video Explanation
2022 NCEA L3 Calculus Exam Walkthrough by infinityplusone(starts at 36:26)
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