2 more than twice a number is 125

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 125" 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 125.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 125

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 = 125

2x + 2 - 2 = 125 - 2
2x = 123

2x/2 = 123/2
x = 61.5

Answer = 61.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 61.5 is 123, and 2 more than 123 is in fact 125.

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