1 more than twice a number is 440

The number (x) in: "1 more than twice a number is 440" 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 440.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 1 = 440

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 = 440

2x + 1 - 1 = 440 - 1
2x = 439

2x/2 = 439/2
x = 219.5

Answer = 219.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 219.5 is 439, and 1 more than 439 is in fact 440.

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