2 more than twice a number is 231

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 231" 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 231.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 231

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 = 231

2x + 2 - 2 = 231 - 2
2x = 229

2x/2 = 229/2
x = 114.5

Answer = 114.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 114.5 is 229, and 2 more than 229 is in fact 231.

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