Question

if you are looking at the horizon, you can determine the distance you are from the horizon in miles D from a height h in feet by the equation of D = 1.2 square root h if you are standing on a mountain top that is 12000 feet in elevation how far are you from the horizon. solve the problem using correct mathematical symbols and by explaining thoughtly in words each step.

Answer 1

If the radius of the earth is R feet, then

R^2 + D^2 = (R+h)^2

Dunno where that formula you showed came from.

Answer 2

determine the distance you are from the horizon in miles, D, from a height, h, in feet by the equation of D = 1.2square feet of h. If you are standing on a mountain top that is 12,000 feet in elevation, how far are you from the horizon?

Answer 3

D = 1.2%2Asqrt%2812000%29
D = 1.2 * 109.5445
D = 131.453 miles

Answer 4

d=1.2.divde 12000
D=1.2*109.5445
D=131.453miles