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The equation of the halfpipe is Option A , (0, 20); Y equals one over eighty times x squared plus 20.
The equation of the halfpipe is Y = X²/80 +20.
What is parabola ?
- A parabola is the set of points in a plane that are the same distance from a given point and a given line in that plane.
- The given point is called the focus, and the line is called the directrix.
- The midpoint of the perpendicular segment from the focus to the directrix is called the vertex of the parabola.
The equation of parabola is given by
(X-h)² = 4p(Y-k)²
In this case h = 0
So we get
Y = X²/4P +k
Focus point is (h, p+k) , (p+k) = 40
Hence h, k = (0,20)
P = 40-k = 20
Equation Y = X²/80 +20
Therefore, the equation of the halfpipe is Y = X²/80 +20
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The complete question is -
A skateboard halfpipe is being designed for a competition. The halfpipe will be in the shape of a parabola and will be positioned above the ground such that its focus is 20 ft above the ground. Using the ground as the x-axis, where should the base of the halfpipe be positioned? Which equation best describes the equation of the halfpipe?
(0, 20); y equals one over eighty times x squared plus 20
(0, 20); y equals one over eighty times x squared minus 20
(0, 10); y equals one over forty times x squared plus 10
(0, 10); y equals one over forty times x squared minus 10
