2 more than twice a number is 143

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 143" 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 143.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 143

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 = 143

2x + 2 - 2 = 143 - 2
2x = 141

2x/2 = 141/2
x = 70.5

Answer = 70.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 70.5 is 141, and 2 more than 141 is in fact 143.

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