Question

The sum of a number and 17 is 24

Answer 1

The sum of a number and 17 is 24:

x + 17 = 24

The number: 7

Explanation:

the sum of a number and 17 is 24 :

x + 17 = 24

solve for the number:

x + 17 = 24

x = 24 - 17

x = 7

Answer 2

The unknown number is x= 7

Explanation:

Let the unknown number be x.

According to the problem,

sum of x and 17 is 24.

i.e
`x + 17 = 24`

or
`x = 24 - 17\\x = 7`

Hence the unknown number is x= 7