Maureen took a train from Chesterton to Riverside by way of Watertown and Salem. The train went 8 kilometers from Chesterton to Watertown. It was 2 kilometers from Watertown to Salem and 3 kilometers from Salem to Riverside. How many kilometers was Maureen's train ride?

set each factor equal to 0

4x-3 = 0

2x-1 = 0

solve for x.

4x-3=0

4x=3

x= 3/4

solve for x. 

2x-1= 0

2x= 1

x= 1/2

eventually after a few more steps, your answer should be 1/2 is less than or equal to x and 3/4 is greater than or equal to x

-3(b-8)-5=9(b+2)+1

distribute

-3b+24-5=9b+18+1

add/ subtract

-3b+20=9b+19

20-19= 1

-3b+1=9b

9b+3b= 12b

1=12b

1 divided by 12 = 1/12

answer: 1/12 = b

the equation of the line that passes through the points and has o form

if line passes through the points (-1, -3) and (2, 1), then

the equation in the standard form is