mariam needs to read around 6 novels each month.
Let N be the number of novels Mariam has to read in M months.
write the equation , and then find the number Mariam has to read in 17 months.
The equation would be:
N = 6 novels/month * M months
Substitute M = 17 months:
N = 6 novels/month * 17 months
N = 102 novels
Therefore, Mariam has to read 102 novels in 17 months.