2 more than twice a number is 221

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 221" 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 221.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 221

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 = 221

2x + 2 - 2 = 221 - 2
2x = 219

2x/2 = 219/2
x = 109.5

Answer = 109.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 109.5 is 219, and 2 more than 219 is in fact 221.

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