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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 30 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?

A) (0,60); y = 1/240x^2 - 60
B) (0,60); y = 1/240x^2 + 60
C) (0,15); y = 1/60x^2 - 15
D) (0,15); y = 1/69x^2 + 15

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Answer: i think the answer should be A,

Step-by-step explanation: I feel like iv done this before sometime ago but i have a feeling its A, hope this helps ^_^

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