Elementary Algebra
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Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith
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Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations
Section8.7: Solve Proportion And Similar Figure Applications
Problem 8.157TI: On the map, Seattle. Portland, and Boise form a triangle whose sides are shown in the figure below....
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An airplane ascends 400 ft at a constant rate as it flies a horizontal distance of 1000 ft. How much altitude will it gain as it flies
![n airplane ascends 400 feet at a constant rate as it flies a horizontal distance of 1,000 feet. Howm
280 feet
1 mile.)
x ft
400-ft
1,000 ft
1 mi
x ft
Enter an exact number.
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280 feet
1 mile.)
x ft
400-ft
1,000 ft
1 mi
x ft
Enter an exact number.
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