What minus what equals 17?

The equation "x - y = 17" can have an infinite number of solutions since there are multiple pairs of numbers that, when subtracted, equal 17. Some examples include 20 - 3 = 17, 100 - 83 = 17, and -5 - (-22) = 17. In general, any pair of numbers that have a difference of 17 can be a solution to this equation.