The orbit of Explorer VII and the outline of Earth 's surface are shown in the figure at the top of the next column This orbit can be described by the equation x 2 z 2 y 2 b 2 1, where a 4464 and b 4462 The surface of Earth can be described by (x 164) 2 y 2 3960 2 Find the maximum and minimum heigh...

The orbit of Explorer VII and the outline of Earth's surface are shown in the figure at

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The orbit of Explorer VII and the outline of Earth's surface are shown in the figure at the top of the next column. This orbit can be described by the equation x²/z² + y²/b² = 1, where a = 4464 and b = 4462. The surface of Earth can be described by (x - 164)² + y² = 3960². Find the maximum and minimum heights of the satellite above Earth's surface if all units are in miles.