1 more than twice a number is 401

The number (x) in: "1 more than twice a number is 401" is what we are solving here.

In other words, you are looking for a number (x) that if you multiply it by two (same as twice) and then add 1, you get 401.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 1 = 401

Then you solve the equation by subtracting 1 from both sides, and then divide both sides by 2. Here is the math to illustrate better:

2x + 1 = 401

2x + 1 - 1 = 401 - 1
2x = 400

2x/2 = 400/2
x = 200

Answer = 200

The answer above is correct, because twice 200 is 400, and 1 more than 400 is in fact 401.

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