17 is 3 times the difference between 4 times a number and five find the number

So set up the equation: 17 = 3x - 4x + 1

Subtract 3x and 4x: 17 = - 1x + 5

Subtract 5 to both sides, so 17 - 5: 12 = 1x

Divided 1 to both sides and get your answer: X = 12

17 = 3x - 4x + 1

17 = - 1x + 5

12 = 1x

X = 12

17 = 3x - 4x + 5

17 = - 1x + 5

12 = 1x

x = 12