Question: A rectangle is inscribed with its base on the x-axis and its upper corners on the parabola y = 1 x 2 y=1-x2 .

A rectangle is inscribed with its base on the x-axis and its upper corners on the parabola y=1x2y=1-x2. What are the dimensions of such a rectangle with the greatest possible area?

Width =     
Height =   

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