Gibb's Hill Lighthouse

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    College Algebra
    Chapter 3

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    Using the Pythagorean theorem the first statement was verified using 3960
    miles as the earth's radius:
    d^2+3960^2=(3960+(362/5280))^2
    d^2=(3960+(362/5280))^2-(3960)^2
    d=23.3
    So the lighthouse cannot be seen from a distance of 26 miles.
     
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    You are an amazing mathematician. We both know Professor Leonard's extensive math educational background. Would you be so kind to share yours?

    Here's mine:

    1. B. A. Sociology; Minor Elementary Education
    2. A. A. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    3. A. A. Religious Education; Concentration Area: Eschatology.

    Now you....
     
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    1. B. A. Mathematics and Physics -back in my country
    1. B. A. Mathematics - here in the US
     
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    Wow! Two B.A. degrees in Mathematics. Impressive.
     
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