The number (x) in: "5 more than three times a number is 929" 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 929.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 5 = 929
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 = 929
3x + 5 - 5 = 929 - 5
3x = 924
3x/3 = 924/3
x = 308
Answer = 308
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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