(28 * x) -42 = 154 
28x - 42 = 154
28x = 196
the unknown number is 7
        
             
        
        
        
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Let unknown integer be n.
So then your sentence would translate to 3n² + n = 2.
If you need to solve for n then we can move 2 to left side by subtract both sides by 2:
3n² + n - 2 = 0
Now you can factor:
3n² + 3n -2n - 2 = 0
3n( n + 1 ) - 2( n + 1 ) = 0
( 3n - 2 )( n + 1 ) = 0
3n - 2 = 0   OR   n + 1 = 0
3n = 2   OR   n = -1
n = 2/3   OR   n = -1
Final answer: n = 2/3   OR   n = -1