2 more than twice a number is 287

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 287" 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 287.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 287

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 = 287

2x + 2 - 2 = 287 - 2
2x = 285

2x/2 = 285/2
x = 142.5

Answer = 142.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 142.5 is 285, and 2 more than 285 is in fact 287.

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