Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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ISBN: 9781337614085
Author: Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher: Cengage,
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Vision- A tree that is 20 feet tall forms a retinal image that is 9 millimeters tall. If
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