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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.

How do businesses a country's economy? a. by investing in goods and services b. by increasing the unemployment rate c. by making profits

What is the value of x in the equation (2)3) (x+6)= -18 a. -36 b. -33 c. -24 d. -18