2 more than twice a number is 144

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 144" 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 144.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 144

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 = 144

2x + 2 - 2 = 144 - 2
2x = 142

2x/2 = 142/2
x = 71

Answer = 71

The answer above is correct, because twice 71 is 142, and 2 more than 142 is in fact 144.

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