document.write( "Question 1175726: An arch is in the shape of a parabola. It has a span of 208 meters and a maximum height of 26 meters.\r
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document.write( "Find the equation of the parabola (assuming the origin is halfway between the arch's feet).\r
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document.write( "Determine the height of the arch 55 meters from the center.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #801386 by ewatrrr(24785)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \r\n" ); document.write( "Hi\r\n" ); document.write( "An arch is in the shape of a parabola. \r\n" ); document.write( "It has a span of 208 meters and a maximum height of 26 meters.\r\n" ); document.write( " y = ax^2 + 26 (Sry, no clue where the 42 came from)\r\n" ); document.write( " a = -26/(104)^2 = -25/10816 = -1/416\r\n" ); document.write( " y = \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |