2 more than twice a number is 227

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 227" 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 227.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 227

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 = 227

2x + 2 - 2 = 227 - 2
2x = 225

2x/2 = 225/2
x = 112.5

Answer = 112.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 112.5 is 225, and 2 more than 225 is in fact 227.

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