The difference of half a number and two is thirteen

True or false: the graph of y=f(bx) is a horizontal compression of the graph y=f(x) if b< 1

The serenity and the mystic are sail boats. the serenity and the mystic start at the same point and travel away from each other in opposite directions. the serenity travels at 16 mph and the mystic travels at 19 mph. how far apart will they be in 3 hours?

Anne plans to increase the prices of all the items in her store by 5%. to the nearest cent, how much will an artist save if the artist buys a canvas and a frame that each measure 24 by 36 inches before the price increase goes into effect?