2 more than twice a number is 254

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 254" 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 254.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 254

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 = 254

2x + 2 - 2 = 254 - 2
2x = 252

2x/2 = 252/2
x = 126

Answer = 126

The answer above is correct, because twice 126 is 252, and 2 more than 252 is in fact 254.

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