If the x is squared, the parabola is vertical (opens up or down). If the y is squared, it is horizontal (opens left or right). If a is positive, the parabola opens up or to the right. If it is negative, it opens down or to the left.
<span>Row 1 3 ft 91.44 cm
The ratio is 91.44 cm/ 3 ft = 30.48 cm/ft
</span><span>Row 2 6 ft 172.88 cm
The ratio is 172.88 cm / 6 ft = 28.81 cm/ft which ius not the same as 30.48 cm/ft.
</span><span>Row 3 7 ft 213.36 cm
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<span>The ratio is 213.36 cm/ 7 ft = 30.48 cm/ft, which is the same as the first ratio.
Since 2 rows have the ratio 30.48 cm/ft, this ratio is correct. The ratio 172.88 cm / 6 ft is incorrect.
6 ft * 30.48 cm/ft = 182.88 cm
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<span>B.Row 2 should show 6 feet is equivalent to 182.88 centimeters.</span>
