Solve the problem.A building has an entry with the shape of a parabolic arch 14 ft high and 16 ft wide at the base. Find an equation for the parabola if the vertex is put at the origin of the coordinate system.A = 14 ftB = 16 ft

A. x2 = -18.3y
B. y2 = -18.3x
C. y2 = -4.6x
D. x2 = -4.6y


Answer: D

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