2 more than twice a number is 137

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 137" 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 137.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 137

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 = 137

2x + 2 - 2 = 137 - 2
2x = 135

2x/2 = 135/2
x = 67.5

Answer = 67.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 67.5 is 135, and 2 more than 135 is in fact 137.

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