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A skateboard halfpipe is being designed for a competition. The halfpipe will be in the shape of a parabola and will be positioned above the ground such that its focus is 20 ft above the ground. Using the ground as the x-axis, where should the base of the halfpipe be positioned? Which equation best describes the equation of the halfpipe?

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Answer: A. (0, 20); y equals one over eighty times x squared plus 20

Explanation:

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Answer:

A. (0, 20); y equals one over eighty times x squared plus 20

Explanation:

- i took the test and it was right

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