Question

Find the number which when added to 17 times itself gives 180

Answer 1

let the number be x

now its 17 times = 17x

according to the question

x+17x =180

18x =180

x = 180 /18

x = 10

Answer 2

let the no. be x
17 times the no. will be 17x
According to question,
x+17x=180
18x=180
x=180/18
x=10