The number (x) in: "2 more than three times a number is 698" 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 698.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 2 = 698
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 = 698
3x + 2 - 2 = 698 - 2
3x = 696
3x/3 = 696/3
x = 232
Answer = 232
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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