SOLUTION: The distance in miles that can be seen on the surface of the ocean is given by d=1.4√h where h is the height above the surface of the water. How many feet high above the wat

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Question 145403: The distance in miles that can be seen on the surface of the ocean is given by d=1.4√h where h is the height above the surface of the water. How many feet high above the water (to the nearest tenth) would a pirate have to climb to see 16 miles?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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d=1.4sqrt%28h%29
16=1.4sqrt%28h%29
Square both sides
256 = 1.96h
h = 256/1.96
h = 130.61 feet