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sorry, i meant an extremely small number for a

I thought that if the vertex was at the origin (0,0) that the equation would be y=axsquared, because the vertex is (h,k). I keep getting an extremely small number for k, which wouldn't work because then the width at that point would be way too small.

Homework Statement 1. It is a word problem I need done by tomorrow morning. so please help: A new bridge is being constructed. The space between the support needs to be 1050 feet; the height at the center of the arch needs to be 350 feet. An empty tanker needs a 280 foot clearance to pass...