(1 point) A plane is flying at an elevation of 22000 feet. It is within sight of the airport and the pilot finds that the angle of depression to the airport is 26°. Find the distance between the plane and the airport. 21999 Find the distance between a point on the ground directly below the plane and the airport. 21999.56 Hint: Hint: Did you convert degrees to radians?
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