So x represents the price of one ticket,
A person bought travel insurance that costs $17 per ticket.
Total cost of a person = x + 17
The total cost of 5 person = 5 ( x + 17 )
According to the question though;
5 ( x + 17 ) = 1495
x + 17 = 299
x = 299 - 17
x = 282
So, the price of one ticket = $282