2 more than twice a number is 298

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 298" 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 298.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 298

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 = 298

2x + 2 - 2 = 298 - 2
2x = 296

2x/2 = 296/2
x = 148

Answer = 148

The answer above is correct, because twice 148 is 296, and 2 more than 296 is in fact 298.

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