Solve the problem.A building has an entry with the shape of a parabolic arch 20 feet high and 4 feet wide at the base. Find an equation for the parabola if the vertex is placed at the origin of the coordinate system.

A. x2 = -0.2y
B. y2 = -0.8x
C. y2 = -0.2x
D. x2 = -0.8y


Answer: A

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