Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_8 (gold VARCHAR, bronze VARCHAR, total VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many golds were there in a game that has 17 bronze and a total of 31?
### Answer:
SELECT gold FROM table_name_8 WHERE bronze = "17" AND total = "31"