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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A punter in football punts a ball, and it follows the path set by the equation y = -1/2(x - 35)2 + 75. Which of the conic sections does the path of the football take? A. Circle B. Ellipse C. Parabola D. Hyperbola

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A parabola

OpenStudy (anonymous):

That's because one of the variables is squared and one isn't.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks =)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You're welcome :)

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