The number (x) in: "1 more than three times a number is 373" is what we are solving here.
In other words, you are looking for a number (x) that if you multiply it by three (same as three times) and then add 1, you get 373.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 1 = 373
Then you solve the equation by subtracting 1 from both sides, and then divide both sides by 3. Here is the math to
illustrate better:
3x + 1 = 373
3x + 1 - 1 = 373 - 1
3x = 372
3x/3 = 372/3
x = 124
Answer = 124
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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