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A parabolic bridge 2009-10-03
From SANDRA:
a bridge is constructed across the river that is 200 feet wide. the arch is parabolic so that the focus is on the water. A sheep 50 ft wide and 30 ft high passes safely through the arch
a) find equation of the arch
*y-k=(-1/4)(x-h)^2
b) find the highest point of the arch

Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
 
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