2 more than twice a number is 131

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 131" 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 131.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 131

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 = 131

2x + 2 - 2 = 131 - 2
2x = 129

2x/2 = 129/2
x = 64.5

Answer = 64.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 64.5 is 129, and 2 more than 129 is in fact 131.

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