1. The problem is to determine the correct inequality symbol (\textless, \leq, or \geq) to fill in the box for the inequality \(17 \square q\).\n\n2. Since no additional information about \(q\) is given, we cannot definitively choose the inequality symbol without context.\n\n3. However, if we assume \(q\) is a variable and we want to express the relationship between 17 and \(q\), the inequality symbol depends on the value of \(q\).\n\n4. For example:\n- If \(q > 17\), then \(17 < q\).\n- If \(q = 17\), then \(17 = q\).\n- If \(q < 17\), then \(17 > q\).\n\n5. Without further information, the best we can do is express the inequality symbol as a variable or state the conditions above.\n\nFinal answer: The inequality symbol depends on the value of \(q\) and cannot be determined from the information given.