The number (x) in: "2 more than three times a number is 620" 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 620.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 2 = 620
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 = 620
3x + 2 - 2 = 620 - 2
3x = 618
3x/3 = 618/3
x = 206
Answer = 206
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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