1 more than twice a number is 402

The number (x) in: "1 more than twice a number is 402" 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 402.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 1 = 402

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 = 402

2x + 1 - 1 = 402 - 1
2x = 401

2x/2 = 401/2
x = 200.5

Answer = 200.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 200.5 is 401, and 1 more than 401 is in fact 402.

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