Let x = distance traveled running. y = distance traveled walking. x + y = 42 1 / 9x + 1 / 3y = 6 Solving the system of equations: -3 * (1 / 9x + 1 / 3y) = - 3 * (6) -1 / 3x + -y = -18 Then, x + y = 42 -1 / 3x + -y = -18 Adding up: -1 / 3x + x = 24 2 / 3x = 24 x = (3/2) * 24 x = 36 Km Answer: kristen ran 36 Km during the marathon