SOLUTION: The maximum distance D(h) in kilometers that a person can see from a height h kilometers above the ground is given by the function D(h)=111.7 times square root of h. Find the heigh

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Question 1131171: The maximum distance D(h) in kilometers that a person can see from a height h kilometers above the ground is given by the function D(h)=111.7 times square root of h. Find the height that would allow a person to see 60 kilometers.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+D%28h%29+=+60+ km
+60+=+111.7%2Asqrt%28h%29+
+.53715+=+sqrt%28h%29+
Square both sides
+h+=+.28853+ km
or
+288.53+ m