2 more than twice a number is 149

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 149" 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 149.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 149

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 = 149

2x + 2 - 2 = 149 - 2
2x = 147

2x/2 = 147/2
x = 73.5

Answer = 73.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 73.5 is 147, and 2 more than 147 is in fact 149.

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