2 more than twice a number is 249

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 249" 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 249.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 249

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 = 249

2x + 2 - 2 = 249 - 2
2x = 247

2x/2 = 247/2
x = 123.5

Answer = 123.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 123.5 is 247, and 2 more than 247 is in fact 249.

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