The Path of a Projectile Projected Horizontally with a Velocity

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The path of a projectile projected horizontally with a velocity of v feet per second at a height of s feet, where the model for the path is .In this model (in which air resistance is disregarded) , y is the height (in feet) of the projectile and x is the horizontal distance (in feet) the projectile travels.A ball is thrown from the top of a 150-foot tower with a velocity of 32 feet per second.Find the equation of the parabolic path. ​

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