A rocket is launched from the Space Coast of Florida and can be seen from local schools. The angles 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 High School? 5. How far is the rocket from Pine High School? Sample Answer: 100.7mi

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A rocket is launched from the Space Coast of Florida and can be seen from local schools. The
angles 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 High
School?
5.
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How far is the rocket from Pine High
School?
Sample Answer: 100.7mi
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