The number (x) in: "5 more than three times a number is 917" 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 917.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 5 = 917
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 = 917
3x + 5 - 5 = 917 - 5
3x = 912
3x/3 = 912/3
x = 304
Answer = 304
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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