2 more than twice a number is 247

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 247" 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 247.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 247

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 = 247

2x + 2 - 2 = 247 - 2
2x = 245

2x/2 = 245/2
x = 122.5

Answer = 122.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 122.5 is 245, and 2 more than 245 is in fact 247.

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