SOLUTION: 2. The equation D=1.2square root h ,gives the distance, D, in miles that a person can see to the horizon from a height, h, in feet. a. Solve this equation for h. b. Long�

Question 545264: 2. The equation D=1.2square root h ,gives the distance, D, in miles that a person can see to the horizon from a height, h, in feet.
a. Solve this equation for h.
b. Long�s Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, is 14,255 feet in elevation. How far can you see to the horizon from the top of Long�s Peak? Can you see Cheyenne, Wyoming (about 89 miles away)? Explain your answer.

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given:
a) Solve for h. Divide both sides by 1.2
Now square both sides.
or

b) Substitute h = 14,255

miles Approx.
I'll leave the explanation toyou.
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