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Julie goes to the sports store and spends $40.50 before tax. she buys a pair of shorts for $21.75 and 3 pairs of socks that each cost the same amount. how much does each pair of socks cost? $$

Change negative exponents to positive, then solve

Caleb and emily are standing 100 yards from each other. caleb looks up at a 45° angle to see a hot air balloon. emily looks up at a 60° angle to see the same hot air balloon. approximately how far is the hot air balloon off the ground? a)44.2 yd. b)63.4 yd. c)73.2 yd. d)89.7 yd.