An arch is shaped like a parabola, 6 meters high and 6 meters wide at the base. If the apex of this parabola is at the top of the arc, how high above the base will the arc be 10 feet wide? Choose the correct alternative: a. 2m b. 3/4m c. 3/2m d. 1m e. 1/2m

An arch is shaped like a parabola, 6 meters high and 6 meters wide at the base. If the apex of this parabola is at the top of the arc, how high above the base will the arc be 10 feet wide? Choose the correct alternative: a. 2m b. 3/4m c. 3/2m d. 1m e. 1/2m

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An arch is shaped like a parabola, 6 meters high and 6 meters wide at the base. If the apex of this parabola is at the top of the arc, how high above the base will the arc be 10 feet wide?

Choose the correct alternative:
a. 2m

b. 3/4m

c. 3/2m

d. 1m

e. 1/2m

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