A rocket is launched from the Space Coast of Florida and can be seen from local schools. Theangles of elevation from Western High School and Pine High School are 41°15' and 23° 7' 30"respectively. If the two schools stand 512 miles apart, how far is the rocket from Pine HighSchool?5.Question DetailsHow far is the rocket from Pine HighSchool?Sample Answer: 100.7miType a response

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