A satellite dish in the shape of a paraboloid is 10 ft across, and 4 ft deep at its vertex. How far is the receiver from the vertex if it is placed at the focus? Round off your answer to 2 decimal places.

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A satellite dish in the shape of a paraboloid is 10 ft across, and 4 ft deep at its vertex.
How far is the receiver from the vertex if it is placed at the focus? Round off your
answer to 2 decimal places.
Transcribed Image Text:A satellite dish in the shape of a paraboloid is 10 ft across, and 4 ft deep at its vertex. How far is the receiver from the vertex if it is placed at the focus? Round off your answer to 2 decimal places.
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