For the following exercises, graph the parabola, labeling the vertex, focus, and directrix. A searchlight is shaped

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For the following exercises, graph the parabola, labeling the vertex, focus, and directrix.

A searchlight is shaped like a paraboloid of revolution. If the light source is located 1.5 feet from the base along the axis of symmetry, and the depth of the searchlight is 3 feet, what should the width of the opening be?

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Precalculus

ISBN: 9781938168345

1st Edition

Authors: Jay Abramson

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