Part A: Explain why the x-coordinates of the points where the graphs of the equations y = 2−x and y = 4x + 3 intersect are the solutions of the equation 2−x = 4x + 3. (4 points)
Part B: Make tables to find the solution to 2−x = 4x + 3. Take the integer values of x only between −3 and 3. (4 points)
Part C: How can you solve the equation 2−x = 4x + 3 graphically? (2 points)

Me with this assignment ! i only partially understand, so explain. also it's a work sample. at the championship bike race, steve and paula were fighting for first place. steve was 175 feet ahead of paula and had only 300 feet left to go. he was very tired and was going only 9 feet per second. paula was desperate to catch up and was going 15 feet per second. who won the bike race and by how far did she/he win?