The second span of the Bluewater Bridge in Sarnia, Ontario, is supported by two parabolic arches. Each arch is set in concrete foundations that are on opposite sides of the St. Clair River. The feet of the arches are 281 m apart. The top of each arch rises 71 m above the river. Write a function to model the arch.

The second span of the Bluewater Bridge in Sarnia, Ontario, is supported by two parabolic arches. Each arch is set in concrete foundations that are on opposite sides of the St. Clair River. The feet of the arches are 281 m apart. The top of each arch rises 71 m above the river. Write a function to model the arch.

Intermediate Algebra

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Author:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

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Chapter9: Functions

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