An airplane begins its descent with an average speed of 390 mph at an angle of depression of 23º. How much altitude will the plane lose in 20 mm? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile. The plane will lose approximately mi of altitude.
An airplane begins its descent with an average speed of 390 mph at an angle of depression of 23º. How much altitude will the plane lose in 20 mm? Round to the nearest tenth of a mile. The plane will lose approximately mi of altitude.
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