2 more than twice a number is 117

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 117" 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 2, you get 117.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 117

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

2x + 2 = 117

2x + 2 - 2 = 117 - 2
2x = 115

2x/2 = 115/2
x = 57.5

Answer = 57.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 57.5 is 115, and 2 more than 115 is in fact 117.

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