A plane flying at an altitude of 6 miles above an antenna on level ground is on a path that will take it directly over the antenna. If d is the horizontal distance from the antenna to a point directly under the plane and x is the angle of elevation from the antenna to the plane, write d as a function of x. Describe in context any restrictions to the function and why they must be included. Include a write up on how you got your answer.

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A plane flying at an altitude of 6 miles above an antenna on level ground is on a path that will take it directly over the antenna. If d is the horizontal distance from the antenna to a point directly under the plane and x is the angle of elevation from the antenna to the plane, write d as a function of x. Describe in context any restrictions to the function and why they must be included. Include a write up on how you got your answer.
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