The quotient of the difference of a number and 5 and 12 is 17.

The quotient of the difference of a number and 5 and 12 is 17.

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If the number is represented by n, then the difference of the number and 5 is n-5.

The quotient of this and 12 is 17 is (n-5)/12=17.

To find the number, multiply through by 12: n-5=17×12=204, now add 5 to each side: n=209.
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