When would a power raised to an exponent of zero equal 1? how about -1?

If given an equation of a line such as -1/2x+6 how would you create an equation of a line parallel and perpendicula to this line that goes through another point such as (4,10)

How is the number of vertices for a prism related to the name of the prism

The value of x in this system of equations is 1. 3x + y = 9 y = –4x + 10 substitute the value of y in the first equation: combine like terms: apply the subtraction property of equality: apply the division property of equality: 3x + (–4x + 10) = 9 –x + 10 = 9 –x = –1 x = 1 what is the value of y?