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Word problem involving a parabola
A satellite dish has the shape of a parabola when viewed from the side. The dish is 60 inches wide and 45 inches deep. How far is the receiver from the bottom
of the dish if the receiver is placed at the focus?
45 in
60 in
-30,45)
(30, 45)
60 in
45 in
Receiver
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(0,0)
in
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