Question

five times the price ofa pen is 17 more than three times its price find the price of the pen​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let the price of the pen be x

According to the Question,

5x-17=3x

5x-3x=17

2x=17

x= 17/2

x = 8.5

Price of pen = ₹ 8.5

Answer 2

let the price be x.

$5x - 17 = 3x$

$5x - 3x = 17$

$2x = 17$

$x = \frac{17}{2}$

$x = 8.5$