The number (x) in: "2 more than three times a number is 302" 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 2, you get 302.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 2 = 302
Then you solve the equation by subtracting 2 from both sides, and then divide both sides by 3. Here is the math to
illustrate better:
3x + 2 = 302
3x + 2 - 2 = 302 - 2
3x = 300
3x/3 = 300/3
x = 100
Answer = 100
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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