2 more than twice a number is 147

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 147" 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 147.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 147

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 = 147

2x + 2 - 2 = 147 - 2
2x = 145

2x/2 = 145/2
x = 72.5

Answer = 72.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 72.5 is 145, and 2 more than 145 is in fact 147.

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