Why is this function nonlinear?

Which equation and solution can be used to solve this problem? thirteen less than a number is sixteen. 13-n=16: add 13 to both sides. the answer is 29. n+13=16: subtract 13 from both sides. the answer is 3. n+16=13 subtract 13 from both sides. the answer is 3. n-13=16: add 13 to both sides. the answer is 29.

In the given triangle, ∠aed ∼ ∠ abc, ad = 6.9, ae = 7.2, de = 5.2, and bc = 10.2. find the measure of bd and ce. round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Me! i really need to get this right before 9. prove the divisibility of 7^6+7^5-7^4 by 11. use factoring so you get a number times 11. just tell me the number. i need this done asap