You're flying from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) to an undisclosed location 140 km south and 145 km east. Mt. Rainier is located approximately 56 km east and 40 km south of JBLM. If you are flying at a constant speed of 800 km/hr, how long after you depart JBLM will you be the closest to Mt. Rainier? minutes

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You're flying from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) to an
undisclosed location 140 km south and 145 km east. Mt.
Rainier is located approximately 56 km east and 40 km south
of JBLM. If you are flying at a constant speed of 800 km/hr,
how long after you depart JBLM will you be the closest to
Mt. Rainier?
minutes
Transcribed Image Text:You're flying from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) to an undisclosed location 140 km south and 145 km east. Mt. Rainier is located approximately 56 km east and 40 km south of JBLM. If you are flying at a constant speed of 800 km/hr, how long after you depart JBLM will you be the closest to Mt. Rainier? minutes
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