Question

scientists are preparing two satellites to be launched. the satellite, space explorer a, flies 114,400 miles in 22 hours, while the satellite, space explorer b, flies 68,000 miles in 17 hours. use the dropdown menu and answer - blank below to form a true statement. answer attempt 1 out of 2 space explorer a travels blank miles comparison than space explorer b in one hour.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate speed of Space Explorer A

Speed = Distance/Time. So, speed of A is $\frac{114400}{22}=5200$ miles per hour.

Step2: Calculate speed of Space Explorer B

Speed of B is $\frac{68000}{17} = 4000$ miles per hour.

Step3: Find the difference in speeds

$5200 - 4000=1200$ miles per hour.

Answer:

1200