Solve the problem.An angle above the horizontal is called an angle of elevation, and an angle below the horizontal is called an angle of depression. An airline passenger sees a lake at an angle of depression of 18°. If the plane is flying at an altitude of 28,000 feet, find the distance from the plane to the lake to the nearest mile.

A. 90,610 miles
B. 17 miles
C. 51 miles
D. 16 miles


Answer: B

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A.  =  =  = 
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C.  =  =  = 
D.  =  =  = 

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Simplify the expression. Use positive exponents. Assume variables represent nonzero real numbers.(-4p3q3r3)6

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The table shows Jose's expenses for one month. Use the table to answer the question.How much less did Jose spend on rock climbing expenses (gear and lessons) than on rent? Monthly ExpensesRent$531Food$216Car repairs, gas$93.59Utilities$59.88Phone$80.26Rock climbing gear$167.59Rock climbing lessons$173Entertainment$67.00

A. 536.41 B. 363.41 C. 189.44 D. 190.41

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