2 more than twice a number is 299

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 299" 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 299.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 299

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 = 299

2x + 2 - 2 = 299 - 2
2x = 297

2x/2 = 297/2
x = 148.5

Answer = 148.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 148.5 is 297, and 2 more than 297 is in fact 299.

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