The number (x) in: "1 more than three times a number is 508" 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 508.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 1 = 508
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 = 508
3x + 1 - 1 = 508 - 1
3x = 507
3x/3 = 507/3
x = 169
Answer = 169
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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