Question

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.

Answer 1

n = 29

Explanation:

Answer 2

n = 29

Explanation:

We need to find an equation that represents the following statement: "Thirteen less than a number is sixteen" which is the same as: "A number minus thirteen equals sixteen"

In that sense, the equation that represents that statement is: n - 13 = 16

Now, the solution is: n - 13 = 16 → n = 29