Question

when 2 less than a number n is increased by70% the result is8.5

Answer 1

We have the number, n. Do what it says.

2 less than n

How do you write that.

Increase the result by 70%

How do you write that?

Answer 2

1.7(n-2)=8.5
n-2=5
n=7

Answer 3

@acxbox22 Please read the Code of Conduct and heed its wisdom.

Answer 4

sorry, should have left out the n=7 part
lol

Answer 5

Should have provided explanations and allowed the OP to show and do some work.

Answer 6

then i would have "guided the user to the answer

Answer 7

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Answer 8

\[(n-2)+\left( n-2 \right)\times \frac{ 70 }{ 100 }=8.5\]
calculate n