SOLUTION: 2. The equation gives the distance, D, in miles that a person can see to the horizon from a height, h, in feet. d. Solve this equation for h. e. Long�s Peak in Rocky Moun

Question 553666: 2. The equation gives the distance, D, in miles that a person can see to the horizon from a height, h, in feet.
d. Solve this equation for h.
e. 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 richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You didn't provide any equation relating D and h.
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