8. An airplane is approaching Seattle international airport. The pilot begins a 13 degree angle of descent starting from a height of 500 feet. How far from the airport is the plane? Angle of descent Airport The plane is away from the airport.

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8. An airplane is approaching Seattle international airport. The pilot begins a 13
degree angle of descent starting from a height of 500 feet. How far from the airport
is the plane?
Angle of descent
Airport
The plane is
away from the airport.
Transcribed Image Text:8. An airplane is approaching Seattle international airport. The pilot begins a 13 degree angle of descent starting from a height of 500 feet. How far from the airport is the plane? Angle of descent Airport The plane is away from the airport.
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