The number (x) in: "2 more than three times a number is 542" 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 542.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 2 = 542
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 = 542
3x + 2 - 2 = 542 - 2
3x = 540
3x/3 = 540/3
x = 180
Answer = 180
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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