Question

if we add a number 17 times its sum is 162 then what is the number?

Answer 1

Let the number be x
$17 \times x = 162 \\ 17x = 162 \\ x = 162 \div 17 \\ x = 9.52$

Answer 2

x + 17x=162
18x. =162
X. = 162/18=9