2 more than twice a number is 159

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 159" 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 159.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 159

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 = 159

2x + 2 - 2 = 159 - 2
2x = 157

2x/2 = 157/2
x = 78.5

Answer = 78.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 78.5 is 157, and 2 more than 157 is in fact 159.

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