SOLUTION: 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. how far should it be

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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.
how far should it be placed from the base of the dish
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(12,12) & (-12,12)

y=ax%5E2
12=a12%5E2
a=1%2F12
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y=%281%2F12%29x%5E2
12y=x%5E2

p, distance from focus to vertex (0,0)
4p=12
highlight%28p=3%29