2 more than twice a number is 237

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 237" 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 237.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 237

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 = 237

2x + 2 - 2 = 237 - 2
2x = 235

2x/2 = 235/2
x = 117.5

Answer = 117.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 117.5 is 235, and 2 more than 235 is in fact 237.

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