Solve the problem.A suspension bridge has twin towers that are 1300 feet apart. Each tower extends 180 feet above the road surface. The cables are parabolic in shape and are suspended from the tops of the towers. The cables touch the road surface at the center of the bridge. Find the height of the cable at a point 200 feet from the center of the bridge.

What will be an ideal response?


The height is approximately 17 ft.

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