The number (x) in: "2 more than three times a number is 356" 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 356.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 2 = 356
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 = 356
3x + 2 - 2 = 356 - 2
3x = 354
3x/3 = 354/3
x = 118
Answer = 118
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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