2 more than twice a number is 338

The number (x) in: "2 more than twice a number is 338" 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 338.

To solve this, you first write the problem as an algebra equation as follows: 2x + 2 = 338

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 = 338

2x + 2 - 2 = 338 - 2
2x = 336

2x/2 = 336/2
x = 168

Answer = 168

The answer above is correct, because twice 168 is 336, and 2 more than 336 is in fact 338.

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