2 more than twice a number is 188

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 188" 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 188.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 188

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 = 188

2x + 2 - 2 = 188 - 2
2x = 186

2x/2 = 186/2
x = 93

Answer = 93

The answer above is correct, because twice 93 is 186, and 2 more than 186 is in fact 188.

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