2 more than twice a number is 189

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 189" 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 189.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 189

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 = 189

2x + 2 - 2 = 189 - 2
2x = 187

2x/2 = 187/2
x = 93.5

Answer = 93.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 93.5 is 187, and 2 more than 187 is in fact 189.

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