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Question 474294: Answer the following questions. Use Equation Editor to write mathematical expressions and equations. First, save this file to your hard drive by selecting Save As from the File menu. Please rename the assignment including your name. Click the white space below each question to maintain proper formatting. You must show your work in order to receive all points possible. Answers only will not receive full credit.
1. A baseball diamond is actually a square, 90 feet on each side. What is the distance from third base to first base? (8 pts)






2. The equation gives the distance, D, in miles that a person can see to the horizon from a height, h, in feet.
a) Solve this equation for h (6 pts)
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b) Mammoth Mountain is 11,059 feet in elevation. How far can you see to the horizon from the top of Mammoth Mountain? (6 pts)








Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


1.

Is the exact answer. Pick whatever approximation for the square root of 2 that you like if you need a numerical approximation.


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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