For the following exercises, solve the application problem. The weight of an object above the surface of

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For the following exercises, solve the application problem. 

The weight of an object above the surface of the earth varies inversely with the distance from the center of the earth.If a person weighs 150 pounds when he is on the surface of the earth (3,960 miles from center), find the weight of the person if he is 20 miles above the surface.

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Precalculus

ISBN: 9781938168345

1st Edition

Authors: Jay Abramson

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