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Let n be the number. Because the equation is not mathematically properly represented, it could be 6n-7 = 17, or it could be 6(n-7) = 17. Brackets are used in mathematics to avoid confusion like this.

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Q: What does this statement translate to6 times a number decreased by 7 is 17?
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