2 more than twice a number is 120

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 120" 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 120.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 120

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 = 120

2x + 2 - 2 = 120 - 2
2x = 118

2x/2 = 118/2
x = 59

Answer = 59

The answer above is correct, because twice 59 is 118, and 2 more than 118 is in fact 120.

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