
The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 264" 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 264.
To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 264
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 = 264
2x + 2 - 2 = 264 - 2
2x = 262
2x/2 = 262/2
x = 131
Answer = 131
The answer above is correct, because twice 131 is 262, and 2 more than 262 is in fact 264.
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