The number (x) in: "2 more than three times a number is 692" 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 692.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 2 = 692
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 = 692
3x + 2 - 2 = 692 - 2
3x = 690
3x/3 = 690/3
x = 230
Answer = 230
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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