How do u subtract 4/8 from 5/8

If x-1 and x+3 are the factors of x3+10x2+ax+b find a and b

Using the figure below, select the two pairs of alternate interior angles.a: point 1 and point 4 b : point 2 and point 3 c: point 6 and point 6d: point 5 and point 7

Ahighway between points a and b has been closed for repairs. an alternative route between there two locations is to travel between a and c and then from c to b what is the value of y and what is the total distance from a to c to b?