SOLUTION: A formula for calculating the​ distance, d, that can be seen from an airplane to the horizon is
d equals 1.22√x where x is the altitude of the plane in feet. Find d w
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Question 1056821: A formula for calculating the distance, d, that can be seen from an airplane to the horizon is
d equals 1.22√x where x is the altitude of the plane in feet. Find d when the altitude is 12,734 feet. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Sub 12734 for x and solve for d.
It's arithmetic.
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