Question

The difference between a number and -17 is equal to the product of the number and 25

Answer 1

Let's call the unknown number "x".

According to the problem:

x - (-17) = 25x

Simplifying:

x + 17 = 25x

Subtracting x from both sides:

17 = 24x

Dividing by 24:

x = 17/24

Therefore, the unknown number is 17/24.