Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN: 9781337614085
Author: Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher: Cengage,
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 An aircraft 3200 feet above ground begins a two-degree descent when it nears the airport. How many miles (1 mile = 5280 feet) is the aircraft from the airport? Round the answer to the nearest mile. (Hint: Draw a picture to help visualize the problem.)
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