What was the purpose of Coolidge's economic plans? O To raise farm prices to help the economy
O To increase taxes for more government spending
O To focus on unemployment through government programs
o To decrease the federal budget

o To decrease the federal budget

Explanation:

For Coolidge, both reforming the budget by cutting government spending and lowering tax rates were moral issues. He believed that both were equally vital to the success of the economy and it was a morally responsible policy. Coolidge would direct his administration to work to achieve the goals of reduced government spending and lower tax rates. Coolidge described his goal when he stated:

"Securing greater efficiency in government by the application of the principles of constructive economy, in order that there may be a reduction of the burden of taxation now borne by the American people. The object sought is not merely a cutting down of public expenditures. That is only the means. Tax reduction is the end." - Calvin Coolidge

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1.3x - 2 - (3.3x + 5) = 2x + 1

1.3x - 2 - 3.3x - 5 = 2x + 1

-2x - 7 = 2x + 1

-7 = 4x + 1

-8 = 4x

x = -2