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A mirror has a parabolic surface defined by the equation y =StartFraction 1 Over 24 EndFraction x2 with the vertex (0, 0) at the center of the mirror. When the width of the mirror is 8 inches, what is the depth, y, of the mirror?

1/36 in.
1/6 in.
2/3 in.
2 2/3 in.

ITS C: 2/3 in.

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Answer:

c

Explanation:

2/3 in

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Answer:

Explanation:

Edge 2022

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