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A horizontal bridge is in the shape of a parabolic arch. Given the information shown in the figure, what is

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A horizontal bridge is in the shape of a parabolic arch. Given the information shown in the figure, what is the height h of the arch 2 feet from shore?

10 ft 2 ft 20 ft-

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10 ft 2 ft 20 ft-

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