An arch is in the shape of a parabola. It has a span of 70 feet and a maximum height of 5 feet. Find the equation of the parabola (assuming the origin is halfway between the arch's feet). Determine the height of the arch 4 feet from the center. Select an answer

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An arch is in the shape of a parabola. It has a span of 70 feet and a maximum height of 5 feet.
Find the equation of the parabola (assuming the origin is halfway between the arch's feet).
Determine the height of the arch 4 feet from the center.
Select an answer
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Transcribed Image Text:An arch is in the shape of a parabola. It has a span of 70 feet and a maximum height of 5 feet. Find the equation of the parabola (assuming the origin is halfway between the arch's feet). Determine the height of the arch 4 feet from the center. Select an answer ✰
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