The number (x) in: "5 more than three times a number is 494" 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 494.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 5 = 494
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 = 494
3x + 5 - 5 = 494 - 5
3x = 489
3x/3 = 489/3
x = 163
Answer = 163
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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