The number (x) in: "2 more than three times a number is 602" 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 602.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 2 = 602
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 = 602
3x + 2 - 2 = 602 - 2
3x = 600
3x/3 = 600/3
x = 200
Answer = 200
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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