2 more than twice a number is 209

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 209" 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 209.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 209

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 = 209

2x + 2 - 2 = 209 - 2
2x = 207

2x/2 = 207/2
x = 103.5

Answer = 103.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 103.5 is 207, and 2 more than 207 is in fact 209.

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