2 more than twice a number is 256

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 256" 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 256.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 256

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 = 256

2x + 2 - 2 = 256 - 2
2x = 254

2x/2 = 254/2
x = 127

Answer = 127

The answer above is correct, because twice 127 is 254, and 2 more than 254 is in fact 256.

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