For the following exercises, the vertex and endpoints of the latus rectum of a parabola are given.

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For the following exercises, the vertex and endpoints of the latus rectum of a parabola are given. Find the equation.

A satellite dish is shaped like a paraboloid of revolution. This means that it can be formed by rotating a parabola around its axis of symmetry. The receiver is to be located at the focus. If the dish is 12 feet across at its opening and 4 feet deep at its center, where should the receiver be placed?

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Precalculus

ISBN: 9781938168345

1st Edition

Authors: Jay Abramson

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