Question

suppose a satellite orbiting earth travels 350 kilometers in 56 seconds. at this rate, how far does it travel in 8 seconds?
(a) let ( d ) be the unknown distance the satellite travels (in kilometers). using the values below, create a proportion that can be used to find ( d ).
values: ( d ), 350, 56, 8
( \frac{square}{square} = \frac{square}{square} )
(b) use the proportion from part (a) to find the distance the satellite travels in 8 seconds. do not round any computations.
( square ) kilometers

Explanation:

Step1: Set up distance-time proportion

$\frac{d}{8} = \frac{350}{56}$

Step2: Solve for d via cross-multiplication

$d = \frac{350 \times 8}{56}$

Step3: Calculate the value of d

$d = \frac{2800}{56} = 50$

Answer:

(a) $\boldsymbol{\frac{d}{8} = \frac{350}{56}}$
(b) $\boldsymbol{50}$ kilometers