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

Step 1
Let the number be x
Then from the question,
[tex]x-3.5=12.7[/tex][tex]\begin{gathered} x-3.5+3.5=12.7+3.5 \\ x=16.2 \end{gathered}[/tex]Hence, the number is;
[tex]16.2[/tex]