Question

Write an equation for each problem then solve the equation what number does creased by 3.5 equals 12.7

Answer 1

Step 1

Let the number be x

Then from the question,

`x-3.5=12.7`
`\begin{gathered} x-3.5+3.5=12.7+3.5 \\ x=16.2 \end{gathered}`

Hence, the number is;

`16.2`