Question

the satellite space explorer flies 180600 miles in 21 hours. find the rate of change.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall rate of change formula

Rate of change (speed here) is distance divided by time, so formula is \( \text{Rate} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} \).

Step2: Substitute values

Distance is 180600 miles, Time is 21 hours. So \( \text{Rate} = \frac{180600}{21} \).

Step3: Calculate the division

\( \frac{180600}{21} = 8600 \).

Answer:

The rate of change is 8600 miles per hour.