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A parabolic mirror to be used in a

searchlight measures 40 centimeters tall
and 80 centimeters wide. It's light bulb
needs to be placed at the focus for the light
to magnify properly. Find the distance from
the vertex to the bulb.
Hint: Assume the parabola opens
downward and has its vertex at the origin.
PLEASE HELP !!!!

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I’m sorry if I’m wrong I’d stay safe and let someone anwser tell u but I think 20
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