SOLUTION: If a number is decreased by 27 the result is 36. Find the number.

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Question 26404: If a number is decreased by 27 the result is 36. Find the number.
Answer by uknouluvme89(30)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = a number
x-27 = 36
x = 63

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