2 more than twice a number is 239

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 239" 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 239.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 239

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 = 239

2x + 2 - 2 = 239 - 2
2x = 237

2x/2 = 237/2
x = 118.5

Answer = 118.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 118.5 is 237, and 2 more than 237 is in fact 239.

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