2 more than twice a number is 240

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 240" 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 240.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 240

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 = 240

2x + 2 - 2 = 240 - 2
2x = 238

2x/2 = 238/2
x = 119

Answer = 119

The answer above is correct, because twice 119 is 238, and 2 more than 238 is in fact 240.

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