A mountain climber ascends on a trail that starts at an elevation of 8,500 feet and ends at an elevation of 17,750 feet. The temperature changes by -4.8°F every 1,000 feet gained in elevation. What is the change in temperature from the start to the end of the trail. Show your work

The maximum distance (in nautical miles) that a radio transmitter signal can be sent is represented by the expression 1.23h√, where h is the height (in feet) above the transmitter. estimate the maximum distance x (in nautical miles) between the plane that is receiving the signal and the transmitter. round your answer to the nearest tenth.