document.write( "Question 1140391: the parabolic dish for a satellite television company is 24 inches across and 12 inches deep. if the signal receiver is located at the focus of the parabola.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #760910 by josgarithmetic(39620)\"\" \"About 
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(12,12) & (-12,12)\r
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