Question 339662
Any number raised to the zero power = 1.

Keep in mind that 5^0 = 1.

5 + 5 + 5 + 5^0 + 5^0 = 17

15 + 1 + 1 = 17

15 + 2 = 17

17 = 17

The equation is 5 + 5 + 5 + 5^0 + 5^0 = 17