The number (x) in: "2 more than three times a number is 611" 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 611.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 2 = 611
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 = 611
3x + 2 - 2 = 611 - 2
3x = 609
3x/3 = 609/3
x = 203
Answer = 203
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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