Solve the problem.A building has an entry with the shape of a parabolic arch 78 ft high and 40 ft wide at the base. Find an equation for the parabola if the vertex is put at the origin of the coordinate system.A = 78 ftB = 40 ft

A. x2 = -5.1y
B. y2 = -5.1x
C. y2 = -20.5x
D. x2 = -20.5y


Answer: A

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