2 more than twice a number is 140

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 140" 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 140.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 140

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 = 140

2x + 2 - 2 = 140 - 2
2x = 138

2x/2 = 138/2
x = 69

Answer = 69

The answer above is correct, because twice 69 is 138, and 2 more than 138 is in fact 140.

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