The number (x) in: "2 more than three times a number is 764" 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 764.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 2 = 764
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 = 764
3x + 2 - 2 = 764 - 2
3x = 762
3x/3 = 762/3
x = 254
Answer = 254
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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