2 more than twice a number is 288

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 288" 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 288.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 288

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 = 288

2x + 2 - 2 = 288 - 2
2x = 286

2x/2 = 286/2
x = 143

Answer = 143

The answer above is correct, because twice 143 is 286, and 2 more than 286 is in fact 288.

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