The number (x) in: "2 more than three times a number is 659" 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 659.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 2 = 659
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 = 659
3x + 2 - 2 = 659 - 2
3x = 657
3x/3 = 657/3
x = 219
Answer = 219
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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