DUI Mar 14 : 1 E-7 Mothx for Sohool Proction \& Probiont Eolving 5.7 PS. \( 7 \% \) Suppose that a fish swam 17.5 kilometers in 5 hours at a constant speed. Complete parts \( \mathbf{a} \) and \( \mathbf{b} \). a. How many kilometers per hour did the fish swim? It swam at \( \square \) kilometer(s) per hour. (simplify your answer.)

To find the speed of the fish in kilometers per hour, you can use the formula: \[ \text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} \] In this case, the distance is 17.5 kilometers, and the time is 5 hours. \[ \text{Speed} = \frac{17.5 \text{ km}}{5 \text{ hours}} = 3.5 \text{ km/h} \] So, the fish swam at **3.5 kilometers per hour!** --- Did you know that speed calculations like this are important in various fields, including physics and engineering? Understanding speed can help in designing transportation systems, optimizing travel times, and even studying animal behavior! When dealing with unit conversions, it's easy to mix things up. A common mistake is forgetting to match your time units, especially if you switch between hours, minutes, or seconds! Always keep your units consistent to avoid errors in your calculations.