When fifth of a certain number is added to 3the result is seventeen what is the number?
(1/5)x + 3 = 17
x/5 = 14
x = 70
Let the number be x
(1/5)x + 3 =17
X/5 =17-3
X/5 =14
Cross multipy
X=14 ×5 = 70
x/5 = 14
x = 70
(1/5)x + 3 =17
X/5 =17-3
X/5 =14
Cross multipy
X=14 ×5 = 70