2 more than twice a number is 153

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 153" 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 153.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 153

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 = 153

2x + 2 - 2 = 153 - 2
2x = 151

2x/2 = 151/2
x = 75.5

Answer = 75.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 75.5 is 151, and 2 more than 151 is in fact 153.

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