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Distance to the Horizon The distance \(d\) (in miles) from a person to the horizon is given by the formula \(d=\sqrt{\frac{3 h}{2}}\) where \(h\) is the person's eye level (in feet) above sea level. (a) Rationalize the denominator and simplify the formula. (b) A person's eye level is 6 feet above sea level. How far is the person from the horizon? (c) A person's eye level is 96 feet above sea level. How far is the person from the horizon?

Writing Explain how the Distributive Property can be used to add or subtract like radicals. Give an example.