The number (x) in: "2 more than three times a number is 338" 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 338.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 2 = 338
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 = 338
3x + 2 - 2 = 338 - 2
3x = 336
3x/3 = 336/3
x = 112
Answer = 112
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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