Question

If you multiply a certain number by 5, and then subtract 3, the answer is 17. Find the number.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

so let the unknown be x

x+5-3=17

x+2=17

so then you carry +2 over to the left hand side which collecting of like terms

so we have

x=17-2

x=15

so therefore the unknown value x is 15

to check

we substitute 15 for x in the equation

let's go

so we have

15+5-3=17

now using this solve it .

I believe u can do it

or I just do it

so we hv the unknown to be x

x*5-3=17

5x-3=17

5x=17+3

5x=20

x=20/5

x=4

Answer 2

The number is 4

Explanation:

• Let us make the unknown number x
• Make the question an equation{5x-3=17}
• Solve the equation(5x-3=17)
• Collect like terms (5x= 17+3)

5x=20

• Divide both sides by the coefficient of x

5x/5=20/5

x=4