The number here is will be represented as under -
Let the number be x.
Thus, the 5 times the number will be = 5x.
Now, it says, the number is 68 less than 5 times a number.
The equation so formed will be -
5x - 68 = x
4x = 68
x = 68.
Thus, the number will be 17.
Let us re-check the number,
(5 × 17) - 68 = 17
85 - 68 = 17
<em><u>17 = 17. Thus, the number will be 17.</u></em>
