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The dome of the igloo is in the shape of a parabola, and the height of the igloo in inches is given by the function ƒ (x) = a (x - h)2 + k. Use the graph to find an equation for ƒ (x).

Vertex (40, 48)
h = 40 k =48
point (60, 36)
I need help ASAP!

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Answer:

f(x) = -
(1)/(32)(x-40
)^(2)+48

Explanation:

Assuming you typed this out right

a= -1/32 is the only way it can have a point of (60,36); I just plugged in numbers for the rest

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