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Distance and Altitude Calculation
you look up at a plane that is flying a distance of exactly 10 miles from your position. the plane is flying at an altitude of exactly 8 miles above the land and drops a package of supplies. what is the distance from your position to the supplies?
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sure looks like a 3-4-5 right triangle to me
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