Question

what number is2800 less than 17 times of itself​

Answer 1

Let the number be = x

17 times of itself = 17x

Therefore, the given expression is

x = 17x - 2800

x - 17x = -2800

-16x = -2800

16x = 2800

x = 2800

16

x = 175

The number is 175