a cross section of a parabolic satellite dish can be modeled by the equation y=1/48x^2. How far from the vertex of the cross sec
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Answer:
8.95
Step-by-step explanation:
here we are going to use pythagoras theorem
a² +b² =c²
the vertical can be taken as a and horizontal as b
4² +8²=c²
this is the same as
c²= 4²+ 8²
c²= 16+ 64
c²=80
to get rid of the square we shall put both sides under a root
c = 8.95