I don't understand this question can someone help me with this please, please explain!! and thank you for the help!! If u dont know try your best :D

Answer:
52.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Just subtract 65-12 which is 53. Take away 0.5 to get 53.5
Answer:
The sunflower was 52.9 inches when the gardner last measured.
Step-by-step explanation:
a) x + 12.1 = 65 in.
b) To solve this problem, use inverse operations to find x variable. Since this problem has addition, we will have to use subtraction. 65 - 12.1 = 52.9. So, 52.9 would be your answer.
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