When a fifth of a certain number is added to 3, the result is 17.what is the number?

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Please solve it
x = number

When a fifth of a certain number is added to 3, the result is 17 means:

1 / 5 x + 3 = 17

Subtract 3 to both sides.

1 / 5 x = 14

Multiply both sides by 5.

x = 5 ∙ 14

x = 70