2 more than twice a number is 138

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 138" 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 138.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 138

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 = 138

2x + 2 - 2 = 138 - 2
2x = 136

2x/2 = 136/2
x = 68

Answer = 68

The answer above is correct, because twice 68 is 136, and 2 more than 136 is in fact 138.

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