The number (x) in: "2 more than three times a number is 644" 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 644.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 2 = 644
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 = 644
3x + 2 - 2 = 644 - 2
3x = 642
3x/3 = 642/3
x = 214
Answer = 214
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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