The number (x) in: "8 more than three times a number is 314" 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 8, you get 314.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 3x + 8 = 314
Then you solve the equation by subtracting 8 from both sides, and then divide both sides by 3. Here is the math to
illustrate better:
3x + 8 = 314
3x + 8 - 8 = 314 - 8
3x = 306
3x/3 = 306/3
x = 102
Answer = 102
Note: All answers are rounded to the nearest two decimals.
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