A rocket ship is four miles above sea level when it begins to climb at a constant angle of 5° for the next 65 miles. About how far above sea level is the rocket ship after its climb? Round to the nearest tenth. 5° 65 4 Sea level

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A rocket ship is four miles above sea level when it begins to climb at a constant angle
of 5° for the next 65 miles. About how far above sea level is the rocket ship after its
climb? Round to the nearest tenth.
5°
65
Sea level
Transcribed Image Text:A rocket ship is four miles above sea level when it begins to climb at a constant angle of 5° for the next 65 miles. About how far above sea level is the rocket ship after its climb? Round to the nearest tenth. 5° 65 Sea level
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