Question

17 is equal to seven times a number
added to 3.​

Answer 1

Answer:the number is2

Step-by-step explanation:Let the number be X

7X + 3 = 17

7X =  17- 3

=7X = 14

X= 14/7 =2

Answer 2

Hello !!

In algebraic language, it can translate as.

17 = 7N + 3

Now , you solve and find the solution for the unknown (N).

17 = 7N + 3

17 - 3 = 7N

14 = 7N

N = 14/7

N = 2

Now , you test the result.

17 = 7 × 2 + 3

17 = 14 + 3

17 = 17 (TRUE).

Final result : the number is 2.

I hope I have collaborated !