SOLUTION: the equation d=1.2 square root h, gives the distance, D, in miles that a person can see to the horizon from a height ,h, in feet. A. solve equation for h, B. a national park peak

Question 94797: the equation d=1.2 square root h, gives the distance, D, in miles that a person can see to the horizon from a height ,h, in feet.
A. solve equation for h,
B. a national park peak is 14,255 feet in elevation. How far can you see to the horizon from the top of peak.
I am lost on how to solve the equation and then figure out the steps to take to come up with the answer for B.
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the equation d=1.2 square root h, gives the distance, D, in miles that a person can see to the horizon from a height ,h, in feet.
:
A. solve equation for h,
1.2 = d
Divide both sides by 1.2
=
Square both sides:
h =
:
B. a national park peak is 14,255 feet in elevation. How far can you see to the horizon from the top of peak.
Given the formula: d = 1.2*
d = 1.2*; find Square Root on a calculator
d = 1.2 * 119.3943
d = 143.273 miles to the horizon from an elevation of 14,255 ft
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