The linear combination method is the same as the elimination method. Let's multiply the second equation by -2 so the x terms cancel each other out. When we do that we get a system of

and

. The x-terms cancel each other out giving us

and y = -3. Now sub -3 into one of the equations to solve for x. x+2(-3)=-4, and x - 6 = -4. x = 2. So the solution for our system is (2, -3)
2/3x + 4=6. Is that what you mean?
I believed there's a typo in your question
<span>The product of 3 and a number x is 2/3
if so
</span>3x = 2/3
x = 2/3 * 1/3
x = 2/9
answer
x = 2/9
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