The number (x) in: "2 more than three times a number is 695" 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 695.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 2 = 695
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 = 695
3x + 2 - 2 = 695 - 2
3x = 693
3x/3 = 693/3
x = 231
Answer = 231
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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