Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 501. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 17. So, we're going to take the number 501 and add it to itself 17 times.
Step 1: 0 + 501 = 501
Step 2: 501 + 501 = 1002
Step 3: 1002 + 501 = 1503
Step 4: 1503 + 501 = 2004
Step 5: 2004 + 501 = 2505
Step 6: 2505 + 501 = 3006
Step 7: 3006 + 501 = 3507
Step 8: 3507 + 501 = 4008
Step 9: 4008 + 501 = 4509
Step 10: 4509 + 501 = 5010
Step 11: 5010 + 501 = 5511
Step 12: 5511 + 501 = 6012
Step 13: 6012 + 501 = 6513
Step 14: 6513 + 501 = 7014
Step 15: 7014 + 501 = 7515
Step 16: 7515 + 501 = 8016
Step 17: 8016 + 501 = 8517

So, 501*17 = 8517