The number (x) in: "5 more than three times a number is 899" 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 899.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 5 = 899
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 = 899
3x + 5 - 5 = 899 - 5
3x = 894
3x/3 = 894/3
x = 298
Answer = 298
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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