2 more than twice a number is 220

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 220" 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 220.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 220

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 = 220

2x + 2 - 2 = 220 - 2
2x = 218

2x/2 = 218/2
x = 109

Answer = 109

The answer above is correct, because twice 109 is 218, and 2 more than 218 is in fact 220.

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