Final answer:
Superman's average rate is 124 meters per second. Superman flies 868 meters every 7 seconds. After 24 seconds, Superman is 2976 meters away from Lois.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find Superman's average rate, we need to calculate the total distance he traveled and divide it by the total time taken. Superman flew 1748 meters in 8 seconds and 1352 meters in 17 seconds.
The total distance traveled by Superman is 1748 + 1352 = 3100 meters, and the total time taken is 8 + 17 = 25 seconds.
The average rate is 3100 meters / 25 seconds = 124 meters per second.
To find how far Superman flies every 7 seconds, we can calculate his rate per second and then multiply it by 7.
The rate per second is 3100 meters / 25 seconds = 124 meters per second.
Therefore, Superman flies 124 meters per second × 7 seconds = 868 meters.
To find how close Superman is to Lois after 24 seconds, we can calculate the rate per second and then multiply it by 24.
The rate per second is 3100 meters / 25 seconds = 124 meters per second.
Therefore, Superman is 124 meters per second × 24 seconds = 2976 meters away from Lois.