Question

17more than a number is 85​

Answer 1

17 more than a number is 85.
in order to find out the number you need to subtract 17 from 85.
so 85 - 17 = 68

the answer is 68

Answer 2

Well a number is (x) {unknown}

Its 17 more

So x+17=85

Now solve

subtract 17 on both sides

x=68

So the number is 68