For a > 0, the following line forms a triangle in the first quadrant with the x- and
Chapter 0, Problem 78(choose chapter or problem)
For a > 0, the following line forms a triangle in the first quadrant with the x- and y-axes: a(a2 + 1)y = a x. (a) In terms of a, find the x- and y-intercepts of the line. (b) Find the area of the triangle, as a function of a. (c) Find the value of a making the area a maximum. (d) What is this greatest area? (e) If you want the triangle to have area 1/5, what choices do you have for a?
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