Answer:
Explanation:
Let the number = x
5 times of the number = 5x
According to the problem given,
68 less than 5 times a number is equal to the number
=> 5x-68 = x
=> 5x - x = 68
=> 4x = 68
Divide each term by 4,. we get
=> x = 17
Therefore,
Required number (x) = 17