Question 2 of 14 • TN-Mathematical Reasoning for Decision Making (Supplement)
As the planets revolve around the Sun, sometimes Earth is between the Sun and Mars (Point A) and sometimes the Sun is between Earth and Mars (Point B). The distance from the Sun to Mars is approximately km, and the distance from the Sun to Earth is approximately km. Which statements are true? Check all that apply.
Answer
A
When they are on the same side of the Sun, the distance between Mars and Earth is approximately kilometers.
B
When they are on the same side of the Sun, the distance between Mars and Earth is approximately kilometers.
C
When they are on the same side of the Sun, the distance between Mars and Earth is approximately kilometers.
D
When they are on opposites sides of the Sun, the distance between Mars and Earth is approximately kilometers.
E
When they are on opposites sides of the Sun, the distance between Mars and Earth is approximately kilometers.