Question

I think of a number , say p . A number 8 less than its 5th multiple is 17. Form an equation for this


5 p-17 =8

5 p - 8 = 17

5 p ÷ 8 = 17

5 p + 8 = 17


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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

$5p - 17 = 8 \\ 5p = 8 \ + 17 \\ 5p = 25 \\ p = 25 \div 5 \\ p = 5$