How do you solve (z-k)to the 6th power

There are 15 plates and each plate is either 7 or 12 inches diameter. which systems of equations do you use to find the number of 7 inch plates, x and 12 inch plates, y

Solve this system of equations. 12x − 18y = 27 4x − 6y = 10

3questions show how you solved the problem 1. subtract & simplify (–y2 – 4y – 8) – (–4y2 – 6y + 3) 2.multiply and simplify 2x2y3z2 · 4xy4x2 3.multiply and simplify (x – 4) (x2 – 5x – 6)