Question

2/9 of a number is 17 less than 3/5 find the number​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1. 2/3x n=17-3/5.
2. 2/3n=17x5-3/5
3. 2/3n=85/5-3/5
4. 2/3n=82/5
5. n=82/5 x3/2
6. n=42/5x3
7. n=42/15
8. n=42/3 / 15/3
9. n=14/5