Question

If 16 less than a number is equal to - 19, then what is the number?

Answer 1

`-3`

Explanation:

"`16` less than a number equals `-19`" means that if we subtract `16` from the number, it equals `-19`.

Let's say that the number is `x`, so

`x-16=-19`

`x= -19 + 16`

`x= -3`