The correct answer is b=3+1/2 divided by 5+3 after that +10-3*5*3 . add the answers up and thats the solution
Answer: 
Step-by-step explanation:
Given: A mirror with a parabolic cross section is used to collect sunlight on a pipe located at the focus of the mirror.
The pipe is located 8 inches from the vertex of the mirror.
Assume the vertex is at the origin.
If the parabola opens upwards
then the coordinates of focus= (0,8)
We know that equation of parabola with focus (0,a) and open upards is of the form (vertex=(0,0)) is

Substitute the value of a=8 in equation, we get


Therefore, equation of the parabola that models the cross section of the mirror is 