2 more than twice a number is 263

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 263" 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 263.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 263

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 = 263

2x + 2 - 2 = 263 - 2
2x = 261

2x/2 = 261/2
x = 130.5

Answer = 130.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 130.5 is 261, and 2 more than 261 is in fact 263.

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