The number (x) in: "5 more than three times a number is 208" 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 5, you get 208.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 5 = 208
Then you solve the equation by subtracting 5 from both sides, and then divide both sides by 3. Here is the math to
illustrate better:
3x + 5 = 208
3x + 5 - 5 = 208 - 5
3x = 203
3x/3 = 203/3
x = 67.67
Answer = 67.67
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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