1 more than twice a number is 997

The number (x) in: "1 more than twice a number is 997" 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 997.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 1 = 997

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 = 997

2x + 1 - 1 = 997 - 1
2x = 996

2x/2 = 996/2
x = 498

Answer = 498

The answer above is correct, because twice 498 is 996, and 1 more than 996 is in fact 997.

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