Question

Two more than 3 times a number is 20. Find the number.

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

Let the number be 'x'

Then, the equation becomes,

2 + 3x = 20
3x = 20 - 2
3x = 18
x = 18/3
x = 6

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Answer 2

Answer: the number is 6

Step-by-step explanation: First, set up an equation. Two more means +2, 3 times a number means 3x. So your equation would be 3x+2=20. Then solve the equation for x.