The number (x) in: "2 more than three times a number is 728" 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 728.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 2 = 728
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 = 728
3x + 2 - 2 = 728 - 2
3x = 726
3x/3 = 726/3
x = 242
Answer = 242
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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