3x The function d(x) = models the distance d(x) in miles that a person x feet high can see to the horizon. a) If the pool deck on a cruise ship is 72 feet above the water, how far can pas- sengers on the pool deck see? Express the answer in simplified radical form. b) The captain of the same ship is on the star deck which is 120 feet above the water - How far can the captain see? Express the result in simplified radical form. The sides of a triangle are 45m, V80m and, 125m. Express the perimeter of this triangle in simplified radical form.

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6. The function d(x) = \,
3x
models the distance d(x) in miles that a person x feet
high can see to the horizon.
a) If the pool deck on a cruise ship is 72 feet above the water, how far can pas-
sengers on the pool deck see? Express the answer in simplified radical form.
b) The captain of the same ship is on the star deck which is 120 feet above the
water - How far can the captain see? Express the result in simplified radical
form.
7. The sides of a triangle are 45m, V80m and, V125m. Express the perimeter of
this triangle in simplified radical form.
Transcribed Image Text:6. The function d(x) = \, 3x models the distance d(x) in miles that a person x feet high can see to the horizon. a) If the pool deck on a cruise ship is 72 feet above the water, how far can pas- sengers on the pool deck see? Express the answer in simplified radical form. b) The captain of the same ship is on the star deck which is 120 feet above the water - How far can the captain see? Express the result in simplified radical form. 7. The sides of a triangle are 45m, V80m and, V125m. Express the perimeter of this triangle in simplified radical form.
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