The number (x) in: "2 more than three times a number is 653" 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 653.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 2 = 653
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 = 653
3x + 2 - 2 = 653 - 2
3x = 651
3x/3 = 651/3
x = 217
Answer = 217
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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