What is the mixed number for 17/5

Step 1. Set up the division problem in long division format.

Step 2. Move the decimal the same amount of places in both numbers until the divisor is a whole number.

Step 3. Divide 1717 by 55 to get 33 . Place this next digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

Step 4. Multiply the newest quotient digit (3) by the divisor 5

Step 5. Subtract 15 from 17 to get 2

Step 6. The result of division of  is 3 with a remainder of 2.

And your answer is

Start out by distributing the 4 through the equation

When you distribute you multiply the 7 in 7a by 4, and the -6 by 4

You then get...

28a-24 which is your answer