Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A solid has base the region enclosed by the ellipse x29+y24=1\dfrac{x^{2}}{9}+\dfrac{y^{2}}{4}=1. Cross sections taken perpendicular to the xx-axis are rectangles whose heights are 55 units while their bases lie entirely in the ellipse. Determine the area of the rectangular cross section at x=1x=1.

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