2 more than twice a number is 280

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 280" 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 280.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 280

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 = 280

2x + 2 - 2 = 280 - 2
2x = 278

2x/2 = 278/2
x = 139

Answer = 139

The answer above is correct, because twice 139 is 278, and 2 more than 278 is in fact 280.

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