SOLUTION: what is 16 less than a number equals -19

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Question 1104089: what is 16 less than a number equals -19
Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, josgarithmetic:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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A lazy student's problem?
A poorly constructed English sentence?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Pick a variable and literally translate the description.
n-16=-19