2 more than twice a number is 301

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 301" 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 301.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 301

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 = 301

2x + 2 - 2 = 301 - 2
2x = 299

2x/2 = 299/2
x = 149.5

Answer = 149.5

The answer above is correct, because twice 149.5 is 299, and 2 more than 299 is in fact 301.

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