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)
7+z / 2
z = 10
replace the value of z
7 +10 /2
use order of operations ( division comes before addition)
7+5 = 12
1.2% is the answer i hope it helpt u
My understanding is that when the power is a negative number, move it to the denominator and change it to positive.
In this case, the base is y, the power is -3
y^(-3)=1/(y^3)