Solve the Problem. -A Searchlight Is Shaped Like a Parabola. If the Light

question 28

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A searchlight is shaped like a parabola. If the light source is located 3 feet from the base along the axis of symmetry and the opening is 8 feet across, how deep should the searchlight be?

• A)0.6 ft
• B)1.3 ft
• C)5.3 ft
• D)4 ft

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